Thiago Alcantara's father names club he wants son to leave Liverpool for
Mazinho - the father of Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara - has stated that he wishes to see his son play for one of his former clubs before deciding to retire.
Thiago, 32, has been a stand-out performer at Anfield since his arrival from Bayern Munich in 2020. From his mesmerising strike against FC Porto in the Champions League group stages to his delicate clipped pass into Sadio Mane for a third goal in Wembley's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, his moments of magic showcase how much of a technical wizard he can be.
But the only aspect of his game Liverpool's supporters have become increasingly frustrated with is his poor injury record since his arrival, with the Spaniard currently yet to play any part in the 2023/24 campaign, whether that be pre-season or competitive action in recent weeks.
He was also mooted with a transfer to the Saudi Pro League earlier in the summer, though the stance there emerged that a move would not be on the cards this year.
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However this hasn't prevented further speculation surrounding the No.6, and it is his own father who has made a plea over who to sign for when the time is right.
Mazinho - a World Cup winner with Brazil in 1994 - turned out for eight clubs during a 16-year career with the majority of his appearances in Spain for Celta Vigo.
Thiago himself was born in San Pietro Vernotico in Italy whilst his father was on the books of Lecce, though grew up in Vigo from five years old. Via Mundo Deportivo, ultimately this is where Mazinho hopes to see him return one day.
"In football you never know, I hope so but
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