Thiago Alcantara’s tenure with Liverpool will conclude this summer as his contract reaches its end.
The gifted midfielder, whom assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders once humorously said was “born in a rondo,” bids farewell to Anfield after four seasons.
During his time with the Reds, Thiago Alcantara made 98 appearances and scored six goals in all competitions.
Already an experienced figure with an impressive collection of medals when he arrived, Thiago further added to his accolades by helping Liverpool lift the Emirates FA Cup and the FA Community Shield in 2022.
“Before he even came to Liverpool I believed that if you really love football it would make a lot of sense if you watched Thiago Alcantara play,” said Jurgen Klopp.
“Technically, he is so, so good. A talent who could play in any team in the world and it was a privilege to have him with us.
“I already knew a lot about him as a footballer before he got here – what he did at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, how could you not? – and I could not have been happier when he decided to take on a new challenge with us.
“From that point on I got to see him up close and all I can say is ‘Wow’. Most importantly, he was part of a new story and helped us develop as a team because of his special qualities.
“I know 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. This is what I will remember.
“Now he will go in a new direction with his family and we can only wish them well. Wherever he plays next I would be happy to watch.
“An artist of the game who will only ever paint the most beautiful pictures.”
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