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Thiago Alcantara hangs up his boots! Former Barcelona and Bayern star to retire from football after Liverpool exit

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Former Barcelona, Bayern and Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara is set to retire from football, according to a new report.

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  • Midfielder hanging up his boots
  • Enjoyed sensational, trophy-laden career
  • Retires at age of 33

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Per Fabrizio Romano, Thiago is set to call time on his career at the age of 33. The former Spain international made his professional debut in 2008 for Barcelona B and went on to become a fixture at the Camp Nou, before joining Bayern Munich in 2013. He would spend seven years at the club prior to his final transfer, when he joined Liverpool in 2020.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Thiago has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons and in 2023/24, he only managed to play five minutes of competitive football. In total, though, he played 98 times for the Reds before hip and muscle injuries took their toll. His fitness has undoubtedly played a key role in his decision to hang up his boots. Prior to the announcement, he had briefly been linked with a move back to La Liga with Girona.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Thiago enjoyed a ridiculously trophy-laden career. He won La Liga four times with Barcelona, as well as the Copa del Rey, the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

    At Bayern, he won seven Bundesliga trophies, four DFB-Pokals, and the Champions League and Club World Cup once again.

    At Liverpool, he won the FA Cup and was a runner-up in the Champions League. Amazingly, he only won 46 Spain caps, as he struggled to dislodge the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Cesc Fabregas.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    Thiago will look to embark on a new career path but Romano claims that he would like to stay involved in football. Whether he becomes a manager or a coach remains to be seen.