Source: REUTERS/Albert Gea
[Saba Sports News] According to Spanish media reports, Hans-Dieter Flick hopes former Barcelona player Thiago Alcantara can join his coaching team, and Thiago has kept an open mind about the proposal, with both sides seeking the optimal collaboration model. Since taking over as Barcelona coach, Flick has considered bringing in Thiago, who needs to familiarize himself with the club’s personnel. The former Barcelona midfielder has agreed in principle. However, talks were put on hold in January, and now that the season has ended, the German manager remains keen on bringing back this former Spanish international. Thiago is open to working with Flick and is exploring the best possible collaboration model. After retiring from his playing career with Liverpool, Thiago has focused on his family and embarked on new ventures. Joining Barcelona’s coaching staff is appealing, but the specific duties within Flick’s team remain to be determined. In fact, Thiago began assisting Flick without a formal contract earlier in the season, playing a key role in helping the manager adapt to the club. He returned to the UK due to tax-related matters, though he maintained contact with the team but was unable to consistently participate in daily activities. Thiago was originally scheduled to return in January 2025 but postponed due to the championship race. Both sides are now carefully planning and restarting discussions on cooperation.