Barcelona legendXavi Hernandezhas taken over the reins at the La Liga clubfrom Ronald Koeman, and he will have thevery burdensometaskto put out different fires, and to overcomethe recent resultcrisis.Admittedly, his return was quite a surprise for the wider circle of fans in Europe.
Immediately after his comeback, the 41-year-old coach had brought back Dani Alves, aveteran defender alongside whom,he has won many trophies in his playing career.However, the new Blaugrana bossdoes not want to stop there.
Xavihas SergioBusquets, Pedri, FrankieDe Jong, as well asyoungsters Gavi and Riqui Puig at his disposal in the midfield.However, he wants to add more depth by signinganother, really experienced name.The Spaniard is reportedly preparing an additionalinteresting transfer, and he has set his eyes onanother of his former teammates, Thiago Alcantara.
Xavi is willing to re-sign Thiago Alcantara at the Camp Nou
Xavi (center), Lionel Messi (left) and Thiago Alcantara (right). (David Ramos/Getty Images)
According toSpanish outlet AS, Xavi is considering bringingThiago Alcantara back, as the midfielderhas recently fallen down the pecking order at Liverpool. The Spain internationalcould be shipped off on loan atBarcelona during the winter transfer window, considering thatthe Catalans can’t provide him with the full salary that he earns at Anfield.
Thiago came through the ranks of Barca’s famous academy “La Masia”, but he opted to exit the Camp Nou in favor ofa Bayern move, at the request of the then Bavarians’ coach, Pep Guardiola. After spending a total of seven seasons in the Bundesliga, the playertransffered to Liverpool in September 2020.
However, the 30-year-old central midfielderhas failed to imposehimselfon Jurgen Klopp, and as a result, hehasoften been left as an unused reserve. Thiago has played only five games in the Premier League and additionaltwo in the UEFA Champions League this season.Moreover, aplayer of his qualitieswould certainly be a great addition to the Barcelonamidfield options.
