Thiago Alcantara hangs up boots at 33

He expressed his gratitude to football and everyone who supported him throughout his career, helping him grow both as a player and as a person.

Upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the previous season, Liverpool bid farewell to Thiago.

Former manager Jurgen Klopp praised his exceptional technical skills, describing him as a talent capable of excelling in any team worldwide. Klopp acknowledged Thiago's remarkable performance whenever he was fit to play, despite facing challenges due to injuries.

Born in Italy while his father, Mazinho, was playing for Lecce, Thiago comes from a footballing family background. His brother Rafinha, a Brazil international born in Barcelona, currently plays in Saudi Arabia.

Thiago began his professional career with Barcelona in 2009, achieving numerous titles including LaLiga championships, the 2011 Champions League, and the Club World Cup.

He then moved to Bayern Munich, where he secured the Bundesliga title every season during his seven-year tenure. His successful spell in Munich also saw him win the Club World Cup in 2013 and the Champions League in 2020.

Following his time at Bayern, Thiago spent four years at Liverpool, winning the FA Cup and reaching a third Champions League final.

Representing Spain, Thiago won European under-17 and under-20 championships, earning 46 senior caps between 2011 and 2021.

Despite missing the Euro 2012 victory due to a back injury, he expressed his gratitude for the experiences and opportunities he had throughout his career in his retirement announcement.