Barcelona will have to battle it out with Atletico Madrid to acquire the services of 32-year-old Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
According to a report by Fichajes, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are both keen on acquiring the services of Thiago Alcantara. Both La Liga clubs are looking to reinforce their midfield in the short-term and have identified the Liverpool midfielder as a potential target.
The Thiago Alcantara Story
Alcantara came up the ranks at Barcelona and made it to their first team before joining Bayern Munich in the summer of 2013. After a successful stint with the German giants, he joined Liverpool in the summer of 2020. Meanwhile, he has turned out 55 times for the Spanish national side.
Things have not really gone according to plan for the 32-year-old since making the move to England as he has been subject to multiple injuries. While he remains an important part of their first team, his future is uncertain.
The 32-year-old’s contract with the Merseyside club runs out in the summer of 2024. Liverpool are unlikely to offer him a new deal given the number of injuries he has suffered and the fact that he has not been available since the start of the season.
Thiago Set to Leave Liverpool Soon?
The former Bayern Munich midfielder has recently returned from injury, and he has been subject to a lot of interest from Spain. Barcelona want to re-sign the 32-year-old, who will be available as a free agent after the end of the season.
Xavi is looking for more depth in the centre of the park, and Barcelona are willing to overcome its financial difficulties to offer the midfielder a deal. His experience could come in handy for the Catalan giants.
While Barcelona want to re-sign him, they are not alone in the race and will face competition from Atletico Madrid. The Colchoneros feel that he could be an ideal reinforcement for the short term. The 32-year-old has the experience of playing in Spain, and he could settle in quickly at Atletico Madrid.
His experience and quality can come in handy for both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. As a result, it will be interesting to see who wins the race for the signatures of the Liverpool midfielder.
