Thiago Alcântara retires from football at the age of 33 | OneFootball

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Richard Buxton·8 July 2024

Thiago Alcântara retires from football at the age of 33

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Thiago Alcântara has announced his retirement from football.

The former Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder announced his decision after 15 years playing at an elite level.


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Thiago won a combined 22 major honours, including two Champions Leagues, and made 46 appearances for Spain between 2011 and 2021.

But the 33-year-old’s final years were beset by injury, restricting him to just a solitary appearance for the Anfield club last season.