He has not been immune to injuries in his career and precisely when he was wearing the Liverpool shirt, Thiago Alcántara (33) made the decision to put an end to it. After ending his contract with the Reds, the Spanish midfielder made the decision to end his career. A little unexpected considering his age and the fact that he has not lost his preference for staying on the football fields. And indeed, his reconversion was simple as he returned to the club he formed at 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 do some training. The former soccer player is expected to be part of the first soccer team this summer and, therefore, he will be part of the expedition members of the excursion to the United States,” the Blaugrana club reported in a statement. His arrival was also commented on by Hans-Dieter Flic, who was very happy to collaborate with him again: “Thiago Alcantara? We talked a lot when he was at Liverpool. When he made the decision to end his career, I asked him if he wanted to sign for my team. When he arrived we saw that Thiago was very loved. ”
A popularity within the Catalan team that is noticeable. As indicated through SportThiago Alcántara, the contrition is already visible. Present there to facilitate ties with the players, the former Bayern Munich and Liverpool player brings his sporting knowledge, but knows how he is distinguished on the human aspect by a wonderful proximity to the players. While the Blaugrana are recently on an excursion to the United States, Thiago Alcántara contributes his know-how to the young elements of the Catalan team, especially the midfielders whom he brings. his experience.
The Catalan media also highlight his qualities as a mediator. During an educational consultation, a tense scenario well controlled by Thiago Alcántara. A frustrated player and had left the consultation for a few seconds to go to the dressing room. Then Thiago Alcántara joined him to talk about him and convince him to return after a short break, which the player understood and understood without delay. A challenge temporarily resolved and a human posture by Thiago Alcántara that symbolizes his posture with the group. Admired through the young players in the squad and appreciated, the former Spanish foreigner is already unanimous.
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