Former Liverpool Star Departs Barcelona’s Coaching Staff

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Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has left his role as part of the coaching staff at Spanish giants Barcelona. Thiago arrived at Liverpool in September 2020 from German giants Bayern Munich, signing a four-year-contract with the English side.

Thiago decided to hang up his boots at the age of 33 in July 2024, directly after his contract with Liverpool expired. The 35-year old joined Barcelona’s coaching staff in September 2025 under Hansi Flick, whom he previously played under as a vital part of Bayern Munich’s Champions League winning squad in 2020.

Now, according to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Thiago has officially left Flick’s coaching staff. Club Years Barcelona 2008-2013 Bayern Munich 2013-2020 Liverpool 2020-2024 Thiago Alcantara’s career history It has been suggested that the 35-year old is moving on for personal reasons and said his farewells in training on Friday morning.