The Spanish midfielder, Thiago, didn’t display his full capabilities at Liverpool, and his appearances were infrequent.
The 34-year-old participated in 98 games, registering three goals across four years with the Merseyside team, but only played once in his concluding year and has been without a club ever since.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the player, originally from Brazil, is on the verge of rejoining a former team in a coaching capacity.
According to the transfers correspondent, Thiago might start with the Catalan squad as early as the following week.
The Spanish footballer advanced through Barcelona’s youth system, moving into the senior squad before going to Bayern Munich, then managed by Pep Guardiola, the same year that the former Barcelona coach relocated to Bavaria.
🚨🔵🔴 Thiago Alcantara has decided to return as part of Hansi Flick’s staff at Barcelona.Understand he might be back already from next week if all goes to plan, but the agreement is 100% done.Decision made and comeback imminent, as @AdriaAlbets reported. 🔜 pic.twitter.com/RdegC1TkC7September 6, 2025
Thiago enjoyed his finest period at the Allianz Arena, winning numerous championships, seven in all, before moving to Liverpool in 2020.
He achieved success in England, winning an FA Cup, a League Cup, and the Community Shield. He was also a member of the Reds team that finished as Champions League runners-up to Real Madrid in 2022.
Thiago is set to become a member of Hansi Flick’s support staff, undoubtedly imparting his wealth of experience playing at the highest levels with some of the world’s greatest managers, like Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp.
He is tipped to be included among the travelling personnel for Barcelona’s forthcoming trip to St. James’ Park later this month.
The Barcelona team is scheduled to play Newcastle United in the Champions League on Thursday, September 18.
Liverpool will begin their Champions League campaign at home against Atletico Madrid this season.
