Demanding standards are once again the norm at FC Barcelona. With Hansi Flick leading the culé project, the club has started a new era in which immediate performance will be the main criterion for making decisions. Sports planning is moving forward decisively, and the German coach has already set a clear line: only those who are ready to compete from day one will remain in the first team.
In any case, this approach is more aimed at young profiles or those with medium-term potential. Flick has chosen to reduce preseason trials and focus his efforts on a group of players who can deliver in the short term. In that context, some departures have already been decided.
Barça lets go of a gem
One of the first decisions has been to part ways with Noah Darvich. The German midfielder, signed in 2023 as a bet for the future, is no longer in Flick's plans for next season. After a spell at Barça Atlètic with strong performances, he didn't manage to establish himself as an option for the first team.
In fact, the footballer himself has requested to leave in search of more playing time, and the club has agreed without opposition. His destination will be Stuttgart, where he hopes to find a more favorable environment to grow. Although the transfer fee hasn't been made official, the deal is already closed and is part of the squad adjustment.
Departure without drama
The decision responds to the current context of the first team: with a midfield full of talent, competition is at its highest. In that sense, for Flick, there's no room for players who still need a long adaptation process. Darvich's departure isn't seen as a structural loss, but as a logical consequence of the restructuring.
The coach believes there are enough resources in the squad and that giving minutes to already prepared profiles is the best option given the demanding schedule ahead. Meanwhile, the Catalan club keeps its commitment to young talent, but also recognizes that not all young prospects establish themselves at the same pace. In this case, the club has chosen a mutually agreed departure that allows Noah Darvich to continue his path in a less pressured environment and with many more opportunities.