Tag: Hansi Flick

Lewandowski Joins Messi and Ronaldo in 15-Season Elite Scoring Run

Robert Lewandowski
January 2026

Robert Lewandowski scored against Real Mallorca to extend a rare streak of 10-plus league goals across 15 consecutive seasons in Europe’s top five leagues, matching Lionel Messi’s run and placing him alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in a three-man modern-era club. With minutes managed and his contract nearing a decision point, Lewandowski still delivered a clinical opener from close range after the ball dropped to him in the box. The 15-season sequence began in 2011-12 at Dortmund and continued through Bayern to Barca.

Victor Font Targets Deco Role Ahead of Barcelona Election

Deco
January 2026

Victor Font says he will remove sporting director Deco if he wins Barcelona’s presidential election, while keeping Hansi Flick as coach. The warning raises tensions as the club heads into elections with Joan Laporta seeking re-election. Font outlined his plan publicly ahead of next month’s vote, where Laporta, Font, Marc Ciria, Xavier Vilajoana and Joan Camprubí are running. Laporta argues the club has recovered since 2021 and cites pressure around registering players and external criticism.

Flick Criticises Barcelona Finishing After 3-1 Win Despite Huge Chance Volume

Hansi Flick
January 2026

Barcelona won 3-1 but Flick criticised wasteful finishing, saying the performance should have produced more goals. Barcelona generated heavy shot volume and high expected goals, went ahead via Yamal, were pegged back, then regained control through Torres and a late Rashford goal; Flick praised overall play but singled out the final actions in attack.

Carrick Would Consider Rashford Return if He Lands United Job Permanently, Barca Option Looms

Michael Carrick
January 2026

Reports claim Carrick would be open to bringing Rashford back if appointed permanently, despite Rashford stating he wants to stay at Barcelona. Rashford has nine goals and nine assists in 31 appearances and says his aim is to remain at Barca, but the club’s ability to activate a reported £26m option is uncertain; Carrick’s stance contrasts with Ruben Amorim, who reportedly did not want Rashford at United.

Ter Stegen Near Girona Loan as Flick Commits to Joan Garcia

Marc-Andre ter Stegen
January 2026

Ter Stegen is reportedly set for a half-season loan to Girona after losing Barcelona’s starting role to Garcia and slipping to third-choice status under Flick. A serious knee injury derailed his captaincy season, Flick publicly backed Garcia as the clear number one, and Ter Stegen rejected West Ham interest while a La Liga loan now looks the route to regular football and a reset.

Flick Criticises Advisors Around Dro Fernandez as PSG Move Nears

Hansi Flick
January 2026

Flick indicated frustration with people influencing Fernandez after reports the 18-year-old is forcing an exit by paying his release clause, with PSG positioned to secure him on a long-term deal. Fernandez wants more first-team minutes and is reportedly activating a low clause to leave, while Flick avoided full comment until finalised but stressed coaches give confidence and suggested outside voices can push players toward decisions the club does not agree with.

Barcelona Try to Keep Rashford but Push for Cheaper Deal or Second Loan

Marcus Rashford
January 2026

Barcelona want Rashford to stay but do not want to trigger the £26m (€30m) buy option, instead seeking a lower fee or a second loan for 2026-27 with a mandatory purchase clause. Barca cite financial constraints; Rashford has delivered 7 goals and 8 assists in 27 games and won the Supercopa after a 3-2 win over Real Madrid, strengthening Barca’s desire to retain him while United prefer a permanent sale.

Barcelona Line Up Vlahovic Free Move as Lewandowski Future Stays Unclear

Dusan Vlahovic
December 2025

Barcelona are lining up Dusan Vlahovic as a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski, with reports claiming the club is considering a free-transfer move once the Juventus striker’s deal expires. Lewandowski has not committed to extending his Barcelona contract yet. Lewandowski has said a decision on his future can wait, and Barcelona are assessing options. Marca says Vlahovic is viewed as a like-for-like target for summer 2026, while Hansi Flick still rates Ferran Torres as an internal solution to cover the role.

Rashford wins early backing from Barca members for permanent move

Marcus Rashford
December 2025

Rashford’s strong Barcelona form, with two goals and six assists on loan from United, has helped Flick’s side string together eight straight wins and build a four-point La Liga lead, prompting a member poll in which a majority backed turning his season-long loan into a permanent transfer. Mundo Deportivo reported 54.6 percent of voting socios in favour of signing him, 35.6 percent against and 6.3 percent preferring to wait, reinforcing Rashford’s public wish to stay even though any final agreement would likely require a wage reduction and a definitive decision closer to summer 2026.

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