I don’t want you in my team – Flick meets with Barcelona player and tells him the bitter truth
Hansi Flick remains dissatisfied with his squad, which will return in a few days to begin pre-season preparations for next season, which will be filled with the challenges of maintaining the domestic treble and competing strongly for the Champions League title.
The German coach has specific requests, which he has conveyed to sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta, as he wants to bolster some weak positions, such as the left wing.
Barcelona have only made one signing so far, that of goalkeeper Juan Garcia from Espanyol, for a release clause of €25 million.
The signing of Juan Garcia came as a surprise, as the Spanish goalkeeper represented an unmissable market opportunity due to his young age and low price. In addition, Flick wants to start a new era in goalkeeping and push Ter Stegen aside.
Therefore, the German coach faces one of his most delicate decisions since joining Barcelona in the coming days. Flick plans to meet Marc-André ter Stegen personally to inform him that he is not part of his plans for next season.
The arrival of the young Catalan goalkeeper, who came from Espanyol, was no mere coincidence. The situation at Barcelona is clear: Garcia is the starting goalkeeper for the new project.
His personality best fits Flick’s vision: quick, agile, skilled on the foot, and, most importantly, ambitious. All of which Ter Stegen has been missing in recent times, according to some club insiders.
The sporting director hopes that Ter Stegen’s departure will be managed in an agreed-upon manner without sparking any fan controversy. However, the German goalkeeper still enjoys a valid contract, a prominent position in the dressing room, and a high salary, making it difficult to terminate his contract immediately.
The club is confident that the goalkeeper, after speaking with Flick, will realize that the best option for everyone is to seek a move away this summer, and there are already initial moves from those around him to explore opportunities in the Bundesliga or even the Premier League, where his squad remains strong.
Barcelona believes this change not only addresses sporting issues but also improves internal and dressing room balance. Juan García represents a new phase, and to achieve this, it is essential to respectfully and firmly conclude a phase that, despite its ups and downs, has been key to the club’s recent successes.
Source: El Nacional
