Barcelona and the Spanish national team suffered a heavy blow after Gavi was injured in the match against Georgia (3-1) in the qualification for the European Championship 2024. The Catalans want to return to their homeland a player grown in their own academy.

Thiago Alcantara, the player Xavi wants to get at Barcelona.

Gavi suffered a rupture of the cruciate ligaments of his right knee in the match against Georgia, so the 19-year-old football player was out for 7-9 months.

The Barcelona player will also miss the European Championship in Germany, and the Catalans are already looking for a replacement for him until the end of the season.

According to Diario Sport, Barcelona are set to sign Thiago Alcantara, a player who trained at their own academy and played at Camp Nou between 2011-2013.

Thiago underwent hip surgery in April and has since been without Jurgen Klopp as his recovery has dragged on.

Thiago, 32, is still under contract at Liverpool until the summer of 2024, meaning Barcelona could force him to move as early as this winter for a very small fee.

12 million euros is the market share of a footballer who also developed in his career with Bayern Munich.

Thiago has 46 matches and two goals for the Spanish national team.