The 3 changes that Barcelona has granted to Hansi Flick

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Hansi Flick has become the main protagonist of the sports planning in this FC Barcelona's transfer market. The German coach, who is facing his third season at the helm of the Blaugrana bench, has significantly increased his influence in the club's decisions, to the extent of shaping the direction of the signings being finalized this summer.

The excellent harmony between the German coach and Deco remains one of the great strengths of the Barcelona project. However, unlike in previous transfer windows, it is now the coach who is imposing his criteria on several strategic operations, a circumstance that reflects the immense trust the board has placed in him after winning two consecutive LaLiga titles.

Hansi Flick takes control of sports planning

Since the arrival of the German coach, the relationship with Deco has been constant. Both hold regular meetings to analyze signings, departures, and the team's needs, always with the support of Joan Laporta.

During the first two seasons, the sports director led much of the market strategy. Economic constraints required seeking opportunities and feasible profiles, a task in which the Portuguese played a decisive role.

Operations like those of Dani Olmo, Joan García, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, or the subsequent signing of João Cancelo were primarily the result of the work carried out by Deco, although always with the coach's approval.

Now, the situation has changed. The accumulated prestige of Hansi Flick after establishing a competitive team has allowed him to gain a much larger role within the sports structure of FC Barcelona.

FC Barcelona bets on the profile Hansi Flick wants

The best evidence of this new scenario is seen in the offensive reinforcements.

The coach rejected the option to purchase Marcus Rashford because he believed the team needed a different player for the left wing. His main goal was Anthony Gordon, an English winger known for his speed, intensity in pressure, and ability to attack spaces, qualities that fit perfectly with the coach's playing style. The board finally shared this vision, and the English international became the first major signing of the summer.

Adeyemi, another direct request from the German coach

The second big name is Karim Adeyemi. The 24-year-old German forward has an excellent relationship with Hansi Flick, who gave him his debut in the senior national team of Germany and knows his qualities perfectly.

The coach believes that Adeyemi's top speed, close to 36.7 km/h, and his versatility to play in various attacking positions will bring a leap in quality to the team. Precisely because of this prior knowledge, he personally insisted on his signing, a request that Deco ended up supporting during negotiations with Borussia Dortmund.

The club understands that Adeyemi offers growth potential and a very different profile from other wingers in the squad, which is why the deal has progressed swiftly.

Flick's influence also reaches the coaching staff

The coach's authority is not limited to the squad composition only. One of his priorities was to strengthen the physical aspect after a season marked by various muscular injuries. For this reason, he pushed for the arrival of physical trainer Yann-Benjamin Kugel, a professional he had previously worked with during his time with the German national team.

Kugel's hiring directly responds to a request from the coach, who is convinced that an improvement in physical preparation will allow the team to maintain a much higher competitive pace throughout the season.

Another example of the German's growing influence was his stance on Alessandro Bastoni. Although the Italian defender was among the names considered by the sports management, the coach felt that his signing did not meet the team's top priorities and ultimately turned down the move.

With this new scenario, it is evident that Deco remains a key player in the negotiation of operations, but it is Hansi Flick who is defining the profile of the players who should join FC Barcelona. After winning LaLiga in two consecutive seasons, the coach has gained a level of decision-making power that few coaches have enjoyed at the club in recent years. Everything indicates that, as long as results continue positively, Hansi Flick will continue to be the figure shaping the sporting future of the Blaugrana.

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