Not spared from injuries throughout his career and especially when he wore the Liverpool jersey, Thiago Alcantara (33 years old), decided to call it a day. After the end of his contract with the Reds, the Spanish midfielder decided to end his career. A bit of a surprise considering his age and the fact that he has not lost the desire to stay on the football pitch. And indeed, his reconversion was easy since he returned to his training club FC Barcelona where he joined Hans-Dieter Flick, his former coach at Bayern Munich.
“Thiago Alcántara, who recently announced his retirement from the playing field at the age of 33, will join Hansi Flick’s team in the coming weeks to train as a coach. The former footballer is expected to be part of the first team football squad throughout the summer and will therefore be one of the expeditioners on the tour to the United States.“, the Blaugrana club informed us in a press release. His arrival was also commented on by Hans-Dieter Flic who was delighted to collaborate with him again: “Thiago Alcantara? We talked a lot when he was at Liverpool. When he decided to end his career, I asked him if he wanted to join my staff. When he arrived, you can see that Thiago is very loved.»
Already appreciated by the group
A popularity within the Catalan team that is felt. As reported SportThiago Alcantara’s contribution is already visible. Present in the staff to facilitate links with the players, the former Bayern Munich and Liverpool player brings his sporting knowledge, but can distinguish himself on a human level with a great proximity to the players. While the Blaugranas are currently on tour in the United States, Thiago Alcantara brings his know-how to the young elements of the Catalan group, in particular with the midfielders to whom he brings his experience.
The Catalan media continues by also highlighting his qualities as a mediator. During a training session, a tense situation was well managed by Thiago Alcantara. A player was frustrated and had left the session for a few seconds to head to the locker room. Thiago Alcantara then joined him to discuss and convince him to come back after a short break, which the player immediately understood and realized. A problem resolved quickly and a human posture from Thiago Alcantara which symbolizes his posture with the group. Admired by the young players in the squad and appreciated, the former Spanish international is already unanimous.
