Tag: La Masia

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.

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.

Cruyff explains how Barcelona protected Lamine Yamal from poaching risk

Jordi Cruyff (ex-Barcelona director)
November 2025

Jordi Cruyff revealed that Barcelona delayed Yamal’s debut even after Xavi and senior players quickly recognised his special talent, because the club first needed a secure contract to stop domestic rivals from stealing a teenager they already viewed as an exceptional long-term cornerstone. He said trust with Yamal’s family and La Masia’s plan was vital, with Barcelona postponing his first appearance until protections were signed, then watching him smash age records while veterans and staff privately compared his rare qualities to past icons once his future was tied to Camp Nou.

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