Overview

• Barcelona announced Thiago’s appointment to the first-team staff on September 11 after earlier reports of an agreement.
• Local reporting indicates his duties will be based at the Ciutat Esportiva with no regular travel to away matches.
• Thiago previously assisted Flick during Barcelona’s 2024 preseason to help the staff settle at the club.
• Flick pushed for his return to tap Thiago’s midfield expertise and his rapport with younger players.
• After retiring from Liverpool, Thiago spent time in the United Kingdom for tax and residency reasons before committing to the role.