Thiago Alcantara will leave Liverpool as a free agent in the summer transfer window, with Barcelona and Real Madrid interested.
Thiago Alcantara is reportedly a target for Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to Fichajes. His contract with Liverpool will expire next month, and the Reds have decided not to offer him a new deal. The midfielder will be disappointed with his time at Liverpool, and he has had his fair share of injuries during his time at the English club.
He will be hoping to get over his injury problems and make his mark at a big club next season. The opportunity to join Barcelona or Real Madrid could prove to be very tempting for the player. He might feel that this is the right time for him to return to his homeland, and Barcelona and Real Madrid are the two biggest clubs in the country.
Barcelona need more quality and experience in the middle of the park, and the 33-year-old could prove to be a superb acquisition on a free transfer. Signing a player of his quality and experience for free would represent an excellent bargain for the Blaugrana. There have been rumours that Barcelona have approached him for a non-playing role.
The Catalan giants failed to win the league title this season, and they will be hoping to bounce back strongly next year. Signing the right players will help Barcelona compete with Real Madrid. Thiago Alcantara could prove to be a superb education for them.
Thiago to Real Madrid or Barcelona?
Real Madrid need more quality in the midfield as well. Toni Kroos has played his last La Liga game for the club, and he will have to be replaced adequately. Thiago certainly has the quality to improve Real Madrid, and it remains to be seen whether he is ready to join the Spanish champions.
Thiago is a boyhood Barcelona fan, and his ties with the Catalan club might prevent any potential move to Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Furthermore, Hansi Flick is set to take over at Barcelona, and Thiago has worked with him during their time together at Bayern Munich.
Another reunion could be a strong possibility this summer. Meanwhile, Liverpool should look to replace him adequately in the summer, and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in a quality central midfielder.
