I said in Assulin's thread that Gai didn't fully cover the expectations, because of the enormous hype around him, but it's totally the opposite thing for Thiago.
I was feeling like a kid with new toy, watching him against City. So much happy and satisfied with something new and flashy in front of my eyes
If Gai's future in Barca remains in the area of possibilities, I think there should not be any doubts about Thiago Alcantara. We must do everything, we have to do to keep him from the sharks. Thiago is a player who will dominate, I tell you
I had some worries that a possible Fabregas arrival could slow his integration in the first team, but Pep proved that he knows how to pave the way for the young lads. Thiago will start as a squad player, just like Sergio and Pedro, before becoming a leading figure in Barcelona's midfield.