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Sean Bradbury & Peter Harris

Thiago Alcantara finally hears his new Liverpool song at Anfield

Liverpool confirmed the transfer of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich at the start of the season - but only now has he finally been able to hear his song on the Kop.

The Reds opened talks with the German champions and discussions quickly accelerated across the week after a fee of £20million was agreed between the two European giants back in September.

Liverpool will also pay a further £5m in add-ons for the Spain international for what is viewed inside Anfield as a relatively modest fee for a two-time Champions League winner.

Fans had been excited regarding the potential of Thiago joining for a while - and some had already decided on a song to sing once back in full voice in stadiums.

Set to the tune of 'Cuba' by the Gibson Brothers, some lyrics dedicated to the new midfielder were thrashed out before he had even played a game.

The lyrics are:

"Thiago, Thiago Alcantara...

"Thiago, Thiago Alcantara...

"You dance through the midfield like nobody does, the first time I saw you I knew it was love...

"Thiago, Thiago Alcantara."

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It was revealed that Thiago has watched the music video and seen messages from Kopites sharing his new song - and he is a big fan.

And with 10,00 supporters back at Anfield this afternoon to watch the Reds against Crystal Palace, the new signing was finally serenaded with his song.

Liverpool were hoping for a win to finish the campaign on a high and qualify for the Champions League next term. With 80 minutes gone, they were 2-0 up.

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