Barcelona’s preparations for the new season are well underway as Hansi Flick begins shaping the team in his image.
The German coach has already started laying down the foundations of his tactical philosophy, focusing on intensity, structure, and youth integration.
The club, meanwhile, is working tirelessly off the pitch to free up funds and streamline the squad through player exits and salary adjustments.
With La Liga’s financial fair play regulations still looming large, every strategic move must be carefully calculated.
As such, staffing decisions have become just as crucial as new signings in this transitional phase.
In that context, a familiar face looks set to return to the club—not as a player, but as a key figure behind the scenes.
According to ESPN, Barcelona are closing in on the appointment of Thiago Alcantara as part of Hansi Flick’s coaching staff.
The former midfielder, who recently retired from professional football after injury-plagued stints with Bayern Munich and Liverpool, had briefly joined Flick’s team in a temporary capacity earlier this summer to assist with the transition.
Flick is reportedly eager to make that arrangement permanent.
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Thiago Alcantara played a vital role during the early days of the German’s tenure at Camp Nou, helping bridge the gap between the players and the new manager’s ideas.
His tactical understanding, fluency in the Barca style, and strong bond with Flick—formed during their time together at Bayern, where they won the 2020 treble—make him an ideal addition to the coaching setup.
Barcelona are hopeful of finalising his return once they resolve certain salary cap restrictions.
Thiago is said to be waiting patiently for the green light, with his new role expected to centre around mentoring younger players and acting as a key conduit between the squad and the technical team.
A La Masia graduate with over 100 appearances for Barcelona, Thiago’s return marks a symbolic reunion—blending past brilliance with the club’s current rebuild.
If confirmed, it would be another shrewd step in Flick’s plan to restore Barcelona’s identity both on and off the pitch.
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