Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has cooled talk of a move to Real Madrid.

Ever since leaving Barcelona six seasons ago, Thiago has been linked with a return to Spain at Real.

But at a Spain media conference yesterday, Thiago eased rumours about a future move to Los Merengues.

"I have always respected all teams without distinction of rivalry," he said.

"Afterwards, what you have to take into account is respect for a club that has trained you and the possibility of a conflict."