2024-08-16
Thiago Alcantara He will no longer be part of Hansi Flick's staff at Barcelona. The Spaniard, who retired from football a few weeks ago, has accepted Germany's offer to train at his side.
After spending almost nine years at Bayern Munich, Alcantara had the advantage of having passed through Germany and Flick was delighted to have him in his coaching staff. He played a very relevant role in training, especially when overseeing the work with the ball.
It is worth remembering that Thiago traveled with Barcelona on the tour of the United States, and those last procedures will help him get the title of official coach.
Arnau Blanco, Cadet A coach, will take Alcántara's position and will be Flick's new assistant in the first team, Barça confirmed via its social networks.
According to Marca newspaper, Thiago must return to his home in Liverpool for tax reasons and his return will be discussed in January.
The assessment of Thiago's role by the club and Flick's staff has been very positive, so his doors are wide open if he wants to return once he gets his coaching degree in a few months.
“We have a great relationship and we developed a good bond when we were together in Munich. When he decided to end his career, I told him that he would be a great coach and that he would be welcome if he wanted to see us. That helped us a lot. He is a Great man, what he gave us both on and off the field. We have Arnav from La Masia too, I don't know if he will come back Focusing on his family,” he explained. Palpitation On parade Martyr.
