FC Barcelona's sports management is already working on restructuring the squad for the next season. With Hansi Flick at the helm, the club has set new priorities, moving away from certain profiles that were once desired. Joan Laporta has decided to act firmly and without sentimentality.
In this new phase, they seek youth, hunger, and medium-term projection. The aim is to build a team that is economically sustainable and competitive on the field. This has forced them to discard names that were once at the top of the blaugrana agenda.
An Old Desire That Deflates
A few years ago, the arrival of this player was one of Xavi Hernández's great obsessions. His vision of the game, refined technique, and versatility made him an ideal piece for Barça at that time. There were even advanced contacts to try to sign him.
However, the high financial demands of his original club prevented the deal from being closed. The operation stalled due to a request for more than 80 million euros, an unaffordable figure for a Barça in the midst of financial restructuring.
Xavi's departure from Camp Nou bench has ultimately sealed his chances. He was his great supporter within the club, the coach who saw him as a perfect complement for the midfield. Without that internal support, his name has quickly lost strength.
The current analysis of the sports management is clear: they will prioritize young profiles that can grow alongside the new generation of talents. Betting heavily on a player nearing thirty doesn't fit into the current plans.
A Season That Doesn't Convince
Moreover, his performance this season hasn't been as brilliant as in previous years. Although he still shows flashes of his quality, his real impact in important matches has diminished. For the blaugrana sports management, his value no longer justifies such a high investment.
Deco, along with Laporta and Flick, has determined that the cost-benefit of this signing would be negative. The conclusion is firm: negotiations will not be opened, neither now nor in the near future.
Hans-Dieter Flick has given his approval to the discard. The German coach wants to build a team based on intensity, youth, and future projection. He doesn't contemplate filling the squad with veterans, no matter how talented they are.
The priority is clear: to strengthen key positions with players who can perform at the highest level for several seasons. No exceptions will be made for names that no longer guarantee immediate impact or long-term growth.
Thus, one of the most recurring chapters in recent markets is definitively closed. The player Laporta has decided to close the door on is none other than Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese, whom Xavi wanted to make a key piece, is no longer in the plans of Flick's new Barça.