FC Barcelona started this 2024-25 season in an excellent fashion and came close to creating a record for having the best start to the season in the Catalan club’s history.
They steamrolled over most of their opponents, including the big names like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and clearly presented their credentials to be contenders for all the possible trophies this season.
However, in the last two months, their performances have fallen significantly. This has particularly been the case in La Liga, where the Blaugranes have been able to take only 5 points from a possible 21 in the last 7 games.
There is no doubt that [there are several factors that can be held responsible for this decline](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/the-one-thing-that-continues-to-let-barcelona-down-this-season/) in the Catalan team’s form over the last two months, but one of the changes that has taken place during this time has been the departure of Thiago Alcantara.
The former Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool midfielder started the season in the technical staff of the German coach, and his good relation with Flick and knowledge of the Blaugrana club was essential as Flick took over the reins at Barcelona. He remained the link between the coach and his players in this early phase of the season, as he could speak German well.
However, he had to leave his position in Flick’s team as he returned to England, where he had tax residency till the end of the year. And the team’s decline in form has somewhat coincided with his departure from Flick’s technical group.
Now, with their grueling schedule at the start of 2025, [Diario AS](https://as.com/futbol/thiago-refuerzo-para-flick-n/) reports that the Barcelona Sporting Department, headed by Deco, is once again looking forward to the return of Thiago as they believe his arrival will help the club a lot.
The conditions of his return are yet to be finalized, but for now, it should be kept in mind that his salary would add to the Barcelona wage bill. However, he arrived as an external advisor last summer, and the Catalans can get over their FFP problems if they once again engage him in a similar capacity.