Barça opts for a new coach
After doing without the services of Xavi Hernández due to differences in sports planning, Joan Laporta has made a risky decision. Instead of hiring a coach with experience at Barça, he has decided to go for Hansi Flick, who has coached teams like Bayern Munich and the German national team. Although Flick does not know the idiosyncrasies of Barça, the board trusts in his experience and will give him full powers to make decisions about signings and departures from the team during the summer.
Movements in the transfer market
The Barça transfer market is expected to be full of movements this summer. Despite the club’s complicated economic situation, it is expected that by selling players who do not fit into Flick’s plans, Barça will be able to balance its finances and sign new important players. First of all, Flick will meet with Deco and Joan Laporta to establish a clear strategy and define the summer priorities.
Flick’s first decision
Although the transfer market has not yet officially started, Hansi Flick has already made his first decision. Barça has decided to dispense with the signing of Guido Rodríguez, who had reached a preliminary agreement with the club to become Oriol Romeu’s replacement. Flick has ruled out this option because he needs versatile pivots for his game system. Barça will look for other options for this position in the coming months.
Flick’s priority
Flick’s top priority is to sign Joshua Kimmich, whom he has already coached at Bayern Munich and the German national team. However, this operation is complex and could require an investment of more than 60 million euros. Although Barça will do everything possible to close this transfer, it is possible that it will have to consider other options if it cannot be finalized.