Thiago Alcantara agent speaks out on speculation linking Liverpool star with Turkey transfer
Thiago Alcantara’s agent has shut down the suggestion that the Liverpool midfielder could be about to depart to head to Turkey.
Thiago is understood to have rejected an approach from Saudi Arabia earlier this summer. However, the speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield has remained.
Both Galatasaray S.K. and Trabzonspor have been named as possible destinations for the Spanish international ahead of the Turkish transfer window closing tonight. However, in a statement released to Sports Digitale, via Sport Witness, Thiago’s agent, Alejandro Boesch, said that his client will not be departing Anfield.
He said: "My partner Jordi went to Istanbul for a holiday. Thiago will not play in Turkey."
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The 32-year-old has not played for Liverpool since April's win against West Ham United at the London Stadium after undergoing surgery on a long-standing hip injury, and Reds boss Jurgen Klopp had been hopeful that the September international break would be "enough" to get the midfielder up to speed.
Speaking on September 1, Klopp said: "Thiago had a little setback. He started training with the team and had a little setback, so we have to slow down there a little bit.
"It’s not cool for him; it’s not cool for us, but it’s how it is. Thiago will use the (September) international break for that, to be up to speed, I’m pretty sure. It should hopefully be enough."
Liverpool return to Premier League action against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday afternoon. The Reds currently sit third in the table, two points behind leaders Manchester City.
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