With Deco in the technical secretariat, Jorge Mendes has become the reference agent at Barça.
The transfer policy is leaning toward the interests of this soccer agent. Last year he already signed João Félix and João Cancelo. This season he's looking for new targets, but Flick is not being seduced.
Jorge Mendes Offers Rafael Leão to Barça
Mendes is known for moving his players around. Every move means extra money for him and the player. In the last few hours he's offered Rafael Leão, the Portuguese center forward for Milan, to Barça.
Hansi Flick has given a resounding no. He thinks Lewandowski still has one more season left in him; and after that, the club big target for goals is Erling Haaland.
Leão would be willing to join Barça for less money than he earns at Milan. Flick doesn't want to upset the existing balance in his ranks.
Furthermore, Leão is not having his best moment at Fonseca's Milan, where he has lost relevance. He's only scored one goal in 11 games.
These are Flick's Candidates
Up front, Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha are the regulars. Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati, Pau Victor and even Gavi or Fermín are waiting for their chance and may come in as false wingers.
Flick prefers to save his chances for Haaland. Moreover, FC Barcelona is not in a position to spend 80 million euros on a player who has many question marks at the moment.
The German coach has his candidate to reinforce the attacking line in case Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati are finally transferred.
And it's not Nico Williams either. It's Leroy Sané, the Bayern international striker whose contract expires on June 30, 2025, and who could join Barça this summer at zero cost.
Flick doesn't let Jorge Mendes get in the way, he has clear ideas and knows what Barça needs. In addition, Mbappé's experience confirms that the most sought-after players don't guarantee success when it comes to seeking collective success.