Thiago Alcantara signs new deal until 2019 at Bayern Munich

Updated 27/08/2015 at 08:49 GMT

Thiago Alcantara has signed a new contract at Bayern Munich which lasts until 2019.

Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara (R) and Bayern Munich's Brazilian midfielder Douglas Costa (L) celebrate

Image credit: AFP

The Spain international, whose time at the club has been beset by injury, joined Bayern from Barcelona in 2013.

Thiago’s previous contract tied him to the club until 2017.

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He has been restricted to just 13 Bundesliga starts and has appeared as a substitute in the opening two matches of Bayern’s season.

"We are delighted that Thiago has decided for a long-term future at Bayern. He is young and an important player for the future of the club," said Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

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