It's no secret that Hansi Flick has requested signings. Barça has completed a great season, but he wants more. His mind is set on the Champions League.
Flick knows that the demands will be at their highest. The fans are demanding major titles and the German coach wants to compete with the best. For that, he needs specific reinforcements.
The goal is already covered with Joan García. Flick has insisted a lot on that point and Deco has given him what he asked for. But the situation in the attacking front is different.
The winger dilemma remains unsolved
The debate about the winger remains open. Luis Díaz is Deco's favorite, but there is no full agreement in the sporting management. Flick keeps other options on the table.
The German values Nico Williams highly and also Rafael Leao. He wants an unbalancing profile, with dribbling skills and strong one-on-one ability. Despite these doubts, there is something that is completely defined: on July 13, Hansi Flick will receive a very special reinforcement.
The most desired return of the summer at Can Barça
That day, one of the most promising talents from the academy will join the preseason. He already made his debut last year at just 17 years old (17 años) and his talent hasn't gone unnoticed. We're talking about Marc Bernal.
The midfielder will return earlier than expected after a tough injury that halted his progress. Now he is ready for the big leap. Flick considers him key for the immediate future.
Marc Bernal promises to be at 100% at the beginning of July, days before the start date of Barça's preseason, which will kick off on the 13th. The academy player wants to convince Flick from day one and will push hard in the summer to arrive in the best possible shape.
Marc Bernal is the new Sergio Busquets
Marc Bernal stands out for his tactical intelligence and vision of the game. He is a different profile, bringing balance and clarity in building from the back. Those who know him assure that he is destined to follow in Sergio Busquets's footsteps.
The preseason will be an important test. If he keeps the level he showed before the injury, he will have a place in Flick's plans. There is a lot of trust in his progress.
The goal is for him to be in shape at the start of the season and everything suggests that he will achieve it. July 13 will mark the beginning of a new era. Marc Bernal is ready to come back strong and show why there is so much talk about him.
Hansi Flick sees him as his big internal bet. A cost-free signing who can perform at the level of the greats. His story is just beginning and the best thing for Barça is that it doesn't need to look outside for what it already has at home.