Hansi Flick has a very balanced structure in almost every area of the field. The German coach is delighted with what he has in the squad. Above all, he highlights the quality that Barça's midfield possesses.
Pedri, Dani Olmo, and De Jong have successfully and skillfully led the midfield area. Their understanding and talent allow everyone to dream big for the coming seasons. On the bench, Gavi, Fermín, and Casadó are waiting for their turn, completing a dream midfield.
Hansi Flick and Deco close the door to new midfielders
At the beginning of the season, Barça considered new options for that area. Names like Álex Baena, Wirtz, or Kimmich were closely followed. Flick even requested reports on several different profiles.
However, after several meetings with Deco, Hansi Flick himself made a clear decision. He believes it's not necessary to keep looking outside for what they already have inside. The conclusion was clear: there will be no more reinforcements in that area.
Barça officially announces an unexpected and contradictory return
Despite Hansi Flick's opinion, the sporting management has taken a step in another direction. Barça has officially announced the return of one of their own. His return has been celebrated by many, though not by everyone.
He is a midfielder who knows the club well. He already wore the Barça jersey years ago, and this season he was on loan at Girona. His performance was remarkable, but not enough to convince everyone.
The return is official, but his future is already written. Hansi Flick has been blunt: he is not in his plans. The decision was made even before preseason began.
Oriol Romeu returns to Barça, but won't stay even a month in the Catalan city
Oriol Romeu is the protagonist of this back-and-forth. Girona has announced that they don't count on him for next season, so he will have to return to the Barça squad. However, Hansi Flick doesn't see a place for him in his system.
He believes there are better options for the base of the midfield. Oriol Romeu doesn't offer the physical or technical profile he is looking for. That's why work is already underway on a permanent exit or a new loan.
Oriol Romeu looks for a new destination while Barça lightens their squad
Oriol Romeu has a market in Spain and abroad. Girona has ruled out his continuity, but other projects do want him. Everything depends on the financial conditions of the transfer.
Thus, the midfield will be as Hansi Flick wants: without an excess of players. The German coach has made it clear that he doesn't want surprises. This time, his word has weighed more than nostalgia.