Hansi Flick hasn't wasted a minute since the season ended. The German coach is already working with his coaching staff on preparations for the upcoming season. His idea is to reach August with everything clearly defined.
After an excellent campaign, Flick is looking to consolidate his project from the very first day of preseason. He knows that to compete at the highest level, he needs to adjust key pieces within the group. The demands will be even greater, and he wants to avoid surprises.
The new season brings challenges in every competition, and the German wants to have profiles that fit his philosophy. To that end, he has communicated his priorities to Joan Laporta and Deco. Among them are strengthening the wings and finalizing the arrival of goalkeeper Joan García.
Flick looks for new faces and values La Masia
Beyond his requests, Flick is also exploring internal talent. La Masia remains an inexhaustible source of young players with great potential. The coach, convinced that he can find valuable resources there, has closely followed several prospects.
In that internal analysis, one name has especially caught his attention. It's a defender who has stood out in the reserve team for his maturity, leadership, and tactical solidity. Although he is still very young, Flick believes he can contribute right away.
Landry Farré, chosen by Flick to make the leap
The young man in question is Landry Farré, a center-back trained at La Masia and born in Ivory Coast. His development has been steady over the past year, and he has fully convinced the coaching staff. Flick has requested that he join the preseason group.
The idea is for Farré to get minutes in the first summer friendlies. It will be an important test to measure whether he can earn a place in the day-to-day squad. The German coach has already shown that he trusts young talent regardless of age.
Farré is strong in one-on-one situations, quick to intercept, and very secure with the ball. His profile fits perfectly with the play style Hansi Flick promotes. If he keeps the level he has shown in the reserve team, he could have a place in the first team's rotation.
Landry Farré has a key opportunity
This decision is not a minor one: it's a sign of the importance Flick gives to well-done work in the youth categories. For Landry Farré, it's a golden opportunity to show his worth and earn the coach's trust.
Barça will start preseason on July 13 and will then travel to Japan to face Vissel Kobe. Everything indicates that Farré will be present on that tour. It will be a unique opportunity to showcase himself to the world and take another step toward elite soccer.
For now, Flick trusts him and wants to observe him closely. If his performance is adequate, he could be the first "silent signing" of the season. Sometimes, the best reinforcement is closer than one imagines.