Thiago Alcantara joined Hansi Flick’s coaching staff on the first day of pre-season training football. Although no official appointment has made.
Diario Sport reports that 33-year-old former midfielder Thiago Alcantara join Hansi Flick as part of the German coach’s backroom staff during the first pre-season training session on Thursday UFABET
Former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool midfielder Thiago has been approached by Flick to join his coaching staff. Although no official appointment has made by the club. With the 33-year-old taking part in the first pre-season training session at Ciutat Esportiva.
Thiago is reportedly in talks with Barcelona over his role in Flick’s backroom staff. With the idea of a six-month deal likely to be a short-term one.
Flick, who previously work with Thiago at Bayern Munich is keen to bring the 33-year-old former midfielder, who knows Catalan culture well. Into his coaching staff and could play a key role in communication between the manager and the players as he speaks both Spanish and German.
Barcelona are looking for Thiago to assist Flick and be a link between the German coach and the players. The duo are said to be very good friends from their time together at Bayern Munich. And the Spaniard’s fluency in German is believe to be key to providing the link between the coaching staff and the team.
Barcelona will now look to finalise the Spaniard’s deal with the club as soon as possible and it is possible that his role could be a temporary one.