“I was taken by surprise when he informed me personally that he would be leaving Liverpool for Barcelona in the upcoming January transfer window. He’s an exceptional teammate, and the news of his departure came unexpectedly.”

“I was taken by surprise when he informed me personally that he would be leaving Liverpool for Barcelona in the upcoming January transfer window. He’s an exceptional teammate, and the news of his departure came unexpectedly.”

If a player from Liverpool decides not to renew his contract, he could leave during the upcoming transfer window.

Despite being a highly talented midfielder, he desires to seek opportunities outside of England with a different team. In this context, FC Barcelona, a club he has previously been associated with, appears to be in the prime position to secure the signing of the 32-year-old Thiago Alcántara, as per details disclosed by the newspaper Sport.

The decision regarding the midfielder’s future now lies with Liverpool, as he has the option to secure a release clause at the conclusion of this season.

FC Barcelona’s ongoing financial challenges will impact the planning of sporting activities for the upcoming season. The club still faces outstanding financial obligations, and the salary structure will undergo further adjustments in the summer of 2024 due to LaLiga’s ‘Fair Play’ constraints, despite the board’s achievement in concluding the 22/23 financial year with a positive margin.

This situation compels the team to focus on making cost-effective additions to strengthen its squad, a strategy that has proven successful in the past two summers.

Current Status Between FC Barcelona and Thiago Alcantara

Thiago’s contract is set to expire in June, and during the summer, there were speculations about potential interest from Turkish club Trabzonspor. However, no agreement was ultimately reached.

Even if the Spanish international becomes a free agent, a January signing by Barcelona is unfeasible due to the team’s priority to secure Vitor Roque, and the salary constraints do not permit additional transactions.

The scenario could change in the summer when the team aims to reinforce the midfield and attack, planning for at least three or four new signings.