Alonso believes Bayern Munich needs someone like Vidal
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso feels Juventus star Arturo Vidal would be a perfect fit for the Bundesliga champion.
The Bavarians have earmarked the Chile international, 28, as the ideal replacement for Bastian Schweinsteiger, who has left the club for Manchester United, and are expected to complete the transfer in the coming days.
Alonso, who recently revealed that his own future at Bayern is currently undecided, believes that Vidal is the right player to join the German champion.
"Vidal is a great player. He is just the type of player we need at Bayern," the Spaniard said at a press conference. "He has shown over the years that he is a true winner, both at Juventus and with Chile's national side. Plus he has plenty of Bundesliga experience already, which is also quite important.
"I wouldn't say he is an aggressive player, but he is quite forceful. He is very complete and can play in a number of positions. We will welcome Vidal with open arms if the transfer does happen. You always want to be surrounded by the best players. But it is obviously not official yet."
Vidal started his professional career with Colo Colo and also wore the jersey of Bayer Leverkusen before joining Juventus in 2011.
Juve director Giuseppe Marotta has already confirmed Vidal will leave the club this summer as he pursues a new challenge.
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