Barça, despite having already completed two major signings such as Joan García and Marcus Rashford, isn't closing the transfer market yet. Inside the club, the conviction remains that there's still work to be done, especially to reduce the wage bill. The sporting management led by Deco remains active, especially regarding outgoing transfers.
With Flick, Barça has started preseason with new dynamics and the excitement of repeating or even surpassing last season, in which it achieved the domestic treble. However, to consolidate this project, it's essential to finalize the pending departures.
Operation remaining departures underway
One of the areas where the club insists most strongly is on the departure of players who aren't in the coach's plans. Two of the most highlighted names are Oriol Romeu and Iñaki Peña. Romeu isn't part of Flick's plans, while Iñaki has Joan García and Tek ahead of him.
Iñaki has a market, but he's waiting for an offer that guarantees him playing time in a competitive team. In Romeu's case, the option of granting him a free transfer is even being considered if a suitable offer doesn't arrive.
A La Masia footballer must leave
Meanwhile, several media outlets in Barcelona agree that Héctor Fort is also on the way out. His situation is different, as he's a young player with potential, and he keeps a strong friendship with Lamine Yamal. However, he isn't getting playing time this preseason and it seems Flick doesn't count on him for the first team immediately.
The club recommends a loan
The club has recommended that he go out on loan to continue growing as a footballer. The competition in his position is very high, with Jules Koundé established as right back and Eric García as an alternative. In this context, Barça believes that a loan to a La Liga team or to a European competition would be the most beneficial for his football development.
Ultimately, Barça keeps working to balance its squad. The arrivals of Joan García and Rashford have been important, but the sporting management understands that without finalizing these departures, it'll be difficult to achieve the sporting and financial goals for this season.