Former Barcelona midfielder met with Hansi Flick at club facilities today

Barcelona aim to equip the newly appointed Hansi Flick with the best resources and most suitable personnel.

As such, the German manager has been granted autonomy in choosing his coaching staff, emphasizing the importance of selecting individuals he trusts.

Flick has thus far picked former acquaintances to partner him in the dugout. Now, another familiar face is being touted to accompany him next season: Thiago Alcantara.

After retiring from football, Thiago has been in discussions with his former manager about reuniting next season in managerial roles.

Thiago visited Barcelona’s offices

Now, according to Jijantes (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Thiago was present at Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva training facilities this morning and spent time with Hansi Flick amidst the speculations.

Thiago, who has a strong relationship with Flick from their time at Bayern Munich, is wanted by the German manager as part of his coaching staff at Barcelona.

After all, this move would facilitate better communication between the coach, players, and journalists, leveraging Thiago’s fluent German acquired during his seven years with the Bavarian team.

Moreover, the former La Masia graduate is well-informed about the Catalans’ youth system and culture, having spent many years at the club.

While Thiago is understood to have some trepidations about taking over the coaching role, discussions are progressing between the parties involved.

Thiago’s experience could come in handy

Despite injuries impeding the final years of his career, Thiago is regarded as one of the finest Spanish midfielders in recent times.

His game awareness, poise under pressure, and creative abilities would allow him to be a respectable voice of reason behind the scenes.

Furthermore, Thiago would be able to act as a mentor to the various upcoming talents in Barcelona’s stacked midfield.

With Flick a fan of his return and the former midfielder entertaining talks, the likelihood of Thiago returning to Barcelona after 11 years is certainly on the cards.