Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso has responded to Thiago Alcantara’s transfer from Bayern Munich to Anfield.Thiago had been linked with a move to the Reds all summer and the deal was finally completed on Friday.The midfielder has put pen to paper on a ‘long-term’ contract on Merseyside, though will face competition for starting places.He helped Bayern to the Bundesliga and Champions League last season though admitted he now needs a new challenge having spoken with Alonso and Philippe Coutinho.Bayern are clearly sad to see him go, writing on social media: "Take good care of our boy #MiaSanMia”.And former Bayern star and Reds legend Alonso replied: "Sure they will".On needing a new challenge, Thiago said: “Because at the end, when the years are.
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