Tag: Hansi Flick

Barcelona Move To Lock Down Flick With New Deal

Hansi Flick
December 2025

Barcelona’s hierarchy are preparing fresh contract talks with Flick just months after his last renewal, reacting to the team’s domestic treble and powerful start to the new season. Laporta and Deco see him as the long-term face of the project and want to remove any doubt over his future. With Barça leading La Liga and pushing deep into Europe, the board is reportedly ready to propose a multi-year extension designed to fend off interest from major clubs and national teams before World Cup 2026. The timing underlines their confidence that Flick’s high-intensity, physically dominant approach is now central to the club’s identity.

Flick hails Rashford’s “perfect mentality” despite losing Barcelona starting spot

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Marcus Rashford has dropped out of Barcelona’s first choice front three since Raphinha returned and Lamine Yamal locked down the right, starting only one of the last six games, yet Hansi Flick has praised the loanee’s attitude, calling his response to rotation absolutely professional. Used mostly as an impact substitute in Flick’s 4 3 3, Rashford reportedly told his coach he did not need explanations and that team points mattered more than his minutes. Flick says the forward has now adapted fully, is at his best level, and proves the squad’s depth whenever he comes from the bench.

Flick shuts door on ter Stegen as Joan Garcia confirmed Barcelona No.1

Hansi Flick
December 2025

Flick publicly confirms Joan Garcia as undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, ruling out rotation and saying he has no plan to change, leaving returning veteran Marc-Andre ter Stegen stuck as third option after injury and a deteriorated relationship over summer recruitment. Ter Stegen, stripped of the captaincy after reportedly resisting Garcia’s signing from Espanyol, now faces a bleak pathway to minutes, forcing the 33-year-old to consider a January move if he wants regular football and to revive fading prospects of starting Germany’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

Pique hails Rashford impact at Barca but says Mbappe is “on another level”

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Gerard Pique has named Marcus Rashford as La Liga’s biggest surprise this season, praising the Manchester United loanee for adding direct running and six goals to Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side while accepting that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is operating on a completely different level. Rashford, on a season long loan to revive his career, has quickly adapted to Spanish football with two league strikes and four in the Champions League, while Pique told Sport that Mbappe’s goal a game start confirms his status as the division’s dominant superstar.

Deco explains why Rashford is thriving away from Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Deco says Rashford “suffered” under the weight of being a homegrown leader at a struggling Manchester United, arguing that a reset at Barcelona, where expectations are shared more evenly across the squad, has allowed the forward to relax and rediscover his attacking instincts. The sporting director highlights United’s chaotic rebuild over the last five years and insists Barca specifically targeted Rashford’s versatility across the front line, adding that his desire to wait for their financial situation to clear so a loan with option to buy was possible shows how badly he wanted the move

Flick salutes Messi’s decade of dominance and dodges Barca comeback talk

Lionel Messi
November 2025

Hansi Flick called Lionel Messi one of the best players of the last decade and admitted he has always enjoyed watching him, as fresh excitement grew after Messi posted about hoping to play again at Camp Nou following his visit to the stadium. Asked about a possible reunion, Flick joked that his own Barcelona contract expires before Messi’s Inter Miami deal, stressing the decision is out of his hands. Messi’s long Barca legacy, PSG spell and MLS impact frame any return as emotional, but there is still no concrete plan.

Barca’s Camp Nou return hit by Rashford illness and De Jong suspension

Barcelona
November 2025

Barcelona’s homecoming to Camp Nou is overshadowed by fitness doubts. Rashford has missed consecutive sessions with flu and is a major doubt, De Jong is suspended and not training fully, while Pedri remains under close monitoring despite progress in recovery. Flick says the squad has rehearsed alternatives and will adapt if key midfielders and Rashford are unavailable, leaning on returning options Raphinha and Joan Garcia. Raphinha will only start from the bench, forcing tactical tweaks as Barca juggle emotion, intensity and an already stretched squad.

Rashford fuels Barca surge with two assists at Balaídos

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)
November 2025

Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4–2, with Rashford delivering two precise crosses for Lewandowski to complete his hat-trick. The Manchester United loanee drew a standing ovation and moved joint-top of La Liga’s assist chart on six, level with Getafe’s Luis Milla. Operating off the left, Rashford repeatedly isolated the full-back, then attacked the half-space to whip early service. His tempo shifts opened central lanes for Lewandowski’s near-post and penalty-spot runs, sustaining Barca pressure and trimming Real Madrid’s lead to three points.

Barca’s Marc Bernal weighs January loan for minutes

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)
November 2025

The 18-year-old midfielder, back from a 2024 ACL injury, has four appearances this season and is evaluating a loan to secure consistent game time. Barcelona prefer to keep him but are balancing recovery pacing with the player’s development needs. Bernal marked his return with an assist versus Valencia but has been carefully managed by Hansi Flick. A temporary move would target regular minutes without overloading post-injury, preserving long-term value while aligning with the club’s pathway planning.

Report: Hansi Flick set to leave Barcelona at season end amid culture concerns

Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
November 2025

Flick has told staff he plans to step down, citing fatigue and disillusionment with attitudes in the squad and insufficient board support. Issues around standards and player focus, including repeated headaches over Lamine Yamal’s conduct, have accelerated his decision. Despite promising spells, Flick views the dressing room culture as drifting from humility and collective discipline. Internal discussions over months have not shifted behaviours around professionalism and social distractions, weakening buy-in for a planned three-year project.

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