Laporta has been negotiating it for a while and, from Madrid-Barcelona, we can confirm it's completely settled. After leaving a few days before the end of last August, Thiago Alcántara will rejoin Hansi Flick's staff. He will do so by completing the season on the bench of FC Barcelona, continuing his preparation to become a coach in the future. The former player's plan is to stay in the position until he receives an attractive offer, or until the German's tenure at Camp Nou ends.
There has never been any doubts about Thiago Alcántara's return in the offices of Barça. Although he had some doubts when starting this stage on the bench, he didn't leave by his own decision. The Spaniard had to head back to the United Kingdom for personal matters, having to finish his fiscal year there. This issue was incompatible with his role as Hansi Flick's assistant, which led to his departure shortly after arriving.
In any case, with these issues solved, Thiago has accepted the opportunity to return under Hansi Flick's orders, facilitating his adaptation to Barça's locker room. The news has been very well received by the players, who are delighted with his return. He left a very good impression in a short time. The younger players couldn't be happier with the chance to continue learning from a former player who played incredibly.
In this regard, despite having to leave his position abruptly, Thiago Alcántara has been seen more than once at Montjuïc. He was present at the last match before the Christmas break, watching from the stands with his brother the challenging league match against Atlético. He is eager to return, and Laporta has completely closed this agreement, waiting for it to become a reality.
Thiago Alcántara is Respected at Barça: This Was the Transfer Proposed and Negotiated by Laporta
Despite leaving before the season started, the truth is that Thiago Alcántara didn't lose track of the Catalan club. On Hansi Flick's table, he placed the name of Stefan Bajcetic, a former Liverpool teammate, to reinforce the pivot position due to Bernal's injury.
Ultimately, a possible loan agreement was reached too late, and Bajcetic changed his destination. Fortunately, Marc Casadó ended up receiving his opportunity, and he has thrived in the central midfield position. In any case, his opinion was highly respected, and he is expected to play a key role in the sports planning for the next season.
Thiago Alcántara's figure is considered key for various reasons. Hansi Flick requested his return and Laporta closed it immediately, with his fiscal issues solved, he will return to Barcelona to play an important role in the German's coaching staff. He intends to train as a coach alongside the German. When a high-level opportunity arises, he will leave: This is the agreement he has reached with the president.