Last week, Barcelona made official Thiago Alcantara’s return to the club. The 33-year-old, who announced his retirement earlier in the summer, has arrived as an assistant to new manager Hansi Flick.
Thiago Alcantara waved goodbye to Liverpool at Anfield two months ago, but his impact will live on through one player for whom he was a ‘mentor’ on Merseyside.
Not even a week had passed since former FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara announced his retirement from professional football.
Thiago Alcantara has ended his days as a football player but immediately ensured that his relationship with the game will continue, albeit away from Anfield.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is now installed at the club, and will be trying to set out the fundamentals of his management plan. One of his staff members is playing a crucial role in putting across what he wants.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Thiago Alcantara will join Hansi Flick’s coaching staff at Barcelona. The former midfielder, who also played for Bayern Munich and Liverpool, recently confirmed his decision from football at the tender age of 33, following a string of injury problems over the last few years.
Two weeks ago, Thiago Alcantara was technically still a Liverpool player, with his contract ending on 30 June, but it seems that he’ll have a very quick transition not just to a new club but also into a new role.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has met with now retired midfielder Thiago Alcantara about potentially becoming one of his staff, and it appears he has persuaded the 33-year-old to do so.
Former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara announced his retirement this week, and has been heavily linked with a return to his first club in a coaching role.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has been keen to bring in staff that can link him to the club, and show him the ins and outs of the behemoth. After bringing in Heiko Westermann as a German-Spanish bridge for his staff, his latest target is recently retired Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
Thiago Alcantara has taken to social media to post a heartfelt message of gratitude after his retirement from professional football was announced on Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon, Fabrizio Romano reported the bombshell announcement that Thiago Alcantara had ended his professional playing career at the age of just 33 following persistent injury problems.
One former Liverpool player has confirmed his retirement in a bombshell announcement on Sunday afternoon. As revealed by Fabrizio Romano via X, Thiago Alcantara has called time on his playing career just a few weeks after his exit from Anfield was announced, and only a week after he officially became a free agent.
At the end of last month, Thiago Alcantara officially left Liverpool upon the expiry of his contract. The 33-year-old had been linked with numerous clubs over the last few weeks, including Girona, but as it turns out, he has decided not to sign for anyone.
Hansi Flick is looking to bring a further familiar face with him to Barcelona as he replaces outgoing boss Xavi Hernandez this summer. Spanish outlet AS now claims the German tactician is taking a firm look at Thiago Alcantara (33) ahead of the Spanish international’s planned exit from Liverpool.
Girona are in contact with Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The veteran will leave Liverpool this summer. A former Barcelona player, Thiago is now in talks with Girona about a return to Cataluyna, says Relevo.
Thiago Alcantara today announced what we’ve all known for months: that he’ll be leaving on a free transfer this summer. There’s no way that new CEO of football Michael Edwards would have awarded a contract extension to a player on £250k/week that managed six minutes of football this season.
Juventus has been monitoring Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara for some time, and he was even one of the players that reports expected them to sign in January.
A Middle East move is likely for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara at the end of the season. Relevo says Liverpool have no plans to offer a new contract extension.
Barcelona were dealt a major blow to their 2023/24 season when influential young midfielder Gavi picked up a knee injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara is reportedly a transfer target for Barcelona this January as they look for a short-term signing to fill the void left by the injured Gavi.
In recent days, news reports claimed that Inter and Juventus are both keeping tabs on Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The two clubs are currently leading the Serie A standings, with the Bianconeri only trailing the Nerazzurri by two points ahead of the upcoming Derby d’Italia showdown.
Liverpool veteran midfielder Thiago Alcantara is subject to interest from Turkey. Per Aksam, Trabzonspor are among several teams that are assessing Thiago at present.
Liverpool has been handed a double boost for their clash with Arsenal this weekend as both Thiago Alcantara and Virgil van Dijk were spotted in training this week.
Liverpool will have to do without Thiago Alcantara for their trip to Manchester City this weekend. The Reds travel to the Etihad this weekend for a titanic clash with Manchester City in the Premier League.
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