Thiago Alcântara

Thiago Alcântara is set to make a sensational return to Barcelona, not as a player but as a member of Hansi Flick’s backroom staff. According to reports, a decision has been made and an agreement reached that will see the former midfielder join Flick’s coaching setup with immediate effect, with work scheduled to begin next week.

The 33-year-old, who announced his retirement from professional football earlier this summer after leaving Liverpool, will now embark on the next phase of his career in a familiar setting. Thiago spent his formative years at Barça, rising through La Masia before breaking into Pep …