Barça's favorite to be Hansi Flick's replacement

Barcelona is experiencing a period of stability in its bench. Hansi Flick has successfully established a competitive project, and both the club and the German coach are fully satisfied with their relationship. The present is positive, and there are no doubts about the immediate future.

However, in top clubs, planning never stops. Although Flick still has a long way to go at Camp Nou, the Barcelona offices are already working on long-term scenarios and have identified a name that fits as a natural successor when the time comes.

Hansi Flick, a solid cycle that still has room to grow

Hansi Flick has more than met expectations since his arrival at Barcelona. The German coach has restored tactical order, competitiveness, and a clear identity to a team that had gone through years of transition and uncertainty.

There is full confidence in his work at the club, and no one considers a short-term departure. Flick feels comfortable in Barcelona, has fit well into the environment, and has the support of the squad. Additionally, the fans appreciate his ability to compete and manage the dressing room, two crucial aspects in such a demanding context.

For this reason, the debate about his succession is not about urgency but strategic planning. Barcelona wants to avoid future improvisations and have profiles identified that align with its DNA when the natural end of the German coach's cycle arrives.

Cesc Fàbregas' meteoric rise in Italy

The name that most convinces as a future prospect is Cesc Fàbregas. The former Barcelona player is having a remarkable and highly valued trajectory as a coach. His work at Como has caught the attention of half of Europe.

In the 23/24 season, Fàbregas managed to promote Como to the Serie A, a historic achievement for the Italian club. Far from being satisfied, in his first season in the elite, he achieved notable performance, solidly establishing the team against higher-budget rivals.

His progression hasn't stopped there. In his second season in the Serie A, Como has settled in the upper ranks of the table and is contending for European spots, with real options to compete for a Champions League place. The team's growth is continuous, and the coach's stamp is evident.

Barcelona particularly values his ability to adapt modern ideas to demanding contexts, his tactical reading, and his calm leadership. Fàbregas has demonstrated personality, courage, and a very advanced game understanding for such a young coach.

A natural return home when the time comes

Beyond results, Cesc Fàbregas represents a profile that almost naturally fits with Barcelona. He knows the house, the club's culture, and the demanding environment. His past as a Barcelona player, his upbringing in La Masia, and his emotional bond with the entity weigh heavily in this equation.

The club believes that, when the time comes, his figure would have immediate support from the fans. He wouldn't need an adaptation period to the environment or style, which is fundamental in such an exposed bench as Camp Nou's. His love for Barcelona's colors has never been in doubt, adding to his candidacy.

However, Barcelona is aware that it is not yet the time. Fàbregas continues to grow in Italy, while Flick remains the present and immediate future of the team. The goal is not to hasten processes but to let time unfold naturally.

Meanwhile, Barcelona observes, takes note, and plans. Having a possible replacement identified with its own DNA, proven success, and international projection is a strategic advantage. When Hansi Flick decides to close his chapter, the club doesn't want to start from scratch.

The name of Cesc Fàbregas is already marked in red on the Barcelona agenda. Not as an urgent matter, but as a future bet. A return home that, under the right circumstances, could become one of the most coherent moves of the next decade.