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The sports management might have to make difficult decisions

The season has come to an end for Barça, and they finish it as champions of La Liga, the Copa, and the Supercopa. A national treble that returns the club to the path of success after years of doubts and rebuilding. The arrival of Hansi Flick has brought about a revolution, transforming a team that seemed broken, unmotivated, and lacking identity into a well-oiled machine.

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The trio celebrating the Super Cup | @FCBarcelona

Flick has restored confidence in the locker room and has established impeccable tactical discipline that has allowed the players to perform at the highest level. His commitment to intense soccer, with high pressure and quick counterattacks, has returned a recognizable style to Barça. The squad has replied, and the results speak for themselves.

Barça is already thinking about the market

With the trophies already in the showcase, the sports management is immersed in planning for the next season. Deco, along with Flick, is clear that the team needs to continue strengthening to consolidate this new winning cycle. The priority is to add an attacking player, and they are looking for a versatile forward or a disruptive winger who can provide depth.

Additionally, another objective is to strengthen the right-back. Koundé has performed outstandingly throughout the year in that position, but the club is aware that it needs competition to allow for rotation. If the finances allow, they will look for a more specific profile for that position, someone with range, defensive solidity, and good crossing ability.

Departures: the first priority

There will also be departures, and there could be some painful ones. The clearest is Ansu Fati's. The academy player, who returned from his loan, has not had minutes or Flick's trust, and his departure seems already certain. 

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Ansu training with Barça | @FCBarcelona

Alongside him, other names are being mentioned to leave the Barça discipline. Iñaki Peña, who hasn't managed to establish himself as the second goalkeeper, and Pau Víctor, without clear opportunities, are also on the way out. The club seeks to free up salary mass and make room for strategic signings.

An important player could surprise

However, El Nacional has raised alarms with the information that Gavi might be considering his future elsewhere. Apparently, the young midfielder might not be satisfied with his current role and could listen to offers in the summer. PSG would be interested in him and would closely follow his situation.

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Gavi against Celta | @FCBarcelona

The club denies it categorically. The management considers Gavi a pillar of the present and future and rules out his departure. However, in the world of soccer, everything can change from one day to the next, especially when it comes to a great talent.