Thiago Alcantara spotted in Barcelona training, wait for coaching role announcement continues

Earlier this week, it was reported that Thiago Alcantara will join Hansi Flick's coaching staff at Barcelona. The former midfielder, who also played for Bayern Munich and Liverpool, recently confirmed his decision to retire from football at the age of 33, following a series of injury problems in recent years.

Barcelona have not yet announced the arrival of Thiago, but it seems that he has already started work. During training on Thursday, the first proper session of the pre-season, he was seen in the background of a video published on the club's official media channels.

Image: Thiago seen before today's training session. Via @MartinMinan_ pic.twitter.com/EEx7DcjAcW

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It is believed that Thiago is still in discussions with Barcelona about the involvement he would have in the coaching staff of the first team of the club. There has been speculation that it could only be a temporary appointment.

Hansi Flick was desperate to recruit Thiago to his coaching staff, and this sighting all but confirms that he got his wish. It remains to be seen when it will be officially announced by Barcelona.