Spanish worldwide midfielder Thiago Alcantara introduced his retirement on Monday on the age of 33, by means of a message on his social networks.
“Thank you, football. And to all who accompanied me and made me a better player and person along the way,” he wrote on X.
Liverpool launched Thiago when his contract expired on the finish of final season.
“Technically, he is so, so good,” mentioned then-manager Jurgen Klopp when the choice was introduced. “A talent who could play in any team in the world and it was a privilege to have him with us.”
“Injuries have been a frustration for him and also for us but the level that he was able to play at when he was available was incredible.”
He was born in Italy, the place his father, Mazinho, a member of Brazil’s 1994 World Cup profitable squad, was taking part in for Lecce. Thiago’s brother Rafinha, a Barcelona born Brazil worldwide, performs in Saudi Arabia.
Thiago began his senior profession with Barcelona in 2009, the place, amongst different trophies, he gained 4 Liga titles, the 2011 Champions League and Club World Cup. He then spent seven years at Bayern Munich profitable the Bundesliga each season. His haul in Munich additionally included the Club World Cup in 2013 and the Champions League in 2020. In 4 years with Liverpool, he gained the FA Cup and reached a 3rd Champions League ultimate
Thiago gained European under-17 and under-20 titles with Spain and gained 46 senior caps Spain between 2011 and 2021 however missed the Euro-2012 triumph with a again harm.
“I will always be willing to give back what I have been given and I am grateful for the time I have enjoyed it,” mentioned his X publish.
Source: www.anews.com.tr