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Hansi Flick Skips Chelsea by Rejecting Two Transfers from Deco and Finds Them at Home

Deco proposes, but Hansi Flick rejects: His methodology is clear and no one can change his vision

Current Barça manager Hansi Flick has made a firm decision regarding the future of Barça's midfield. Although the sporting management, led by Deco, had begun to explore the market, Flick has decided to bet on the talent trained directly at La Masia. This decision puts the efforts to find a transfer in January on the back burner.

Deco had considered the transfer of experienced players or young players with potential to strengthen the midfield. However, the German coach's bet is clear: he doesn't consider it necessary to resort to the market. The current squad, especially with the potential of La Masia, offers solutions that are more than enough for Hansi Flick for the coming seasons.

Deco and Hansi Flick working hand in hand in front of a computer in the FC Barcelona offices
Deco and Flick working together | @FCBarcelona_es

Deco's Offers to Hansi Flick at Chelsea

Among the names on Barça's radar were two young talents from Chelsea: Roméo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka. Both midfielders had been offered by Deco, who believed they could bring quality and depth to the team.

However, Hansi Flick has ruled out this possibility. Despite both players having great potential, the coach prefers to continue to trust the products of the Barça academy.

Flick's decision to forego these potential transfers demonstrates his full confidence in Barça's young talents. Marc Casadó and Bernal, both with promising futures, have shown enough qualities to earn the coach's trust. For Hansi Flick, the development and consolidation of these internal talents is key to the team's success in the coming years.

Two FC Barcelona football players in the team's uniform, one on the left and one on the right, on a playing field in the rain.
Marc Bernal and Marc Casadó in Barça's first team | @FCBarcelona

Marc Casadó and Bernal Knock Out Chelsea's Reinforcements

Marc Casadó and Bernal are two promising youngsters from La Masia who have caught the attention of Hansi Flick for their ability to adapt to Barça's demanding midfield. Marc Casadó, a central midfielder with an excellent ability to create plays and a constantly evolving vision of the game, has shown remarkable maturity for his age. His tactical intelligence and ability to organize the game make him a valuable asset to the team.

Bernal, on the other hand, is a player oriented towards ball control and playmaking, with a more defensive profile, good ball handling distribution. Hansi Flick sees him as an ideal option to provide solidity to the midfield of the future despite his injury. Whatever the case, it seems clear that Hansi Flick wants to stay away from the two reinforcements that Deco from Chelsea has presented to him: Roméo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka.