Arteta: Thiago an incredible personality, great talent

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is full of praise for Liverpool midfielder, Thiago Alcantara.

The Reds purchased Thiago from Bayern Munich for a deal worth £25million earlier this month and made his debut in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

Arteta was speaking at his pre-match press conference as his side face two trips to Anfield with the first coming in the Premier League on Monday night.

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Asked if Arsenal tried to sign Thiago, Arteta said: “We don’t discuss the things we try and do in the market, but I like him from my time in Barcelona.

“Incredible personality, great talent, very special, great qualities to play in midfield and yes, I think he is a great signing for Liverpool.”