Barcelona seeks a replacement after a skilled young player’s departure. Recovery from ACL injuries can vary from six to nine months or sometimes even longer, as witnessed in Virgil van Dijk’s 2020 injury case.
Reportedly, SPORT suggests Barcelona is contemplating a reunion with Thiago Alcantara, who left the team in 2013 to join Bayern Munich. Liverpool is supportive of his loyalty and won’t obstruct a potential move during the winter transfer window. Despite injury concerns affecting his game time, Liverpool appreciates Thiago’s refusal of an offer from the Saudi Pro League last summer.
Considering Thiago’s tendency to get injured, recruiting him as a substitute for Gavi could be a debatable choice. Nonetheless, there’s no intention to block his return to his childhood club, despite his unfortunate injury-ridden journey despite his exceptional talent. Despite recent fitness challenges, Thiago is still held in high esteem as one of the top players of his generation.
Liverpool remains hopeful about his capacity to overcome setbacks and anticipates a longer period of playing time ahead. His ongoing contract at Anfield, worth £200,000 per week, ends after the current season. However, if Barcelona intends to acquire his services in January, a nominal fee must be paid to Liverpool.
