By Chris Donald
Bayern Munich director of football Matthias Sammer has denied reports that the club has already signed Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcântara.
As reported on Football Espana, newspaper Bild am Sonntag questioned Sammer on the reports that the midfielder of Brazilian heritage had already penned a deal with the German champions.
However, the former German international Sammer was clear with his response.
He said: “Why should we speak about something if he has already signed? Naturally, this is not the case.”
The 22-year-old midfielder has been subject to increasing speculation this summer after he was widely expected to join English champions Manchester United.
Although in recent weeks, new Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has made no secret of his determination to bring his former player to his new club.
Thiago has enjoyed a great summer so far after leading Spain to the European Under-21 Championships title last month and now a decision on his future seems to be closing in.
