A little over a year ago, he was considered one of the team's pillars. His solid performance and ability to hold the defense were essential in one of FC Barcelona's best recent seasons. His name was synonymous with reliability.
However, soccer has no memory. In a matter of months, his figure has faded to a testimonial role. Injuries, competition, and lack of continuity have ultimately erased him from the technical management's plans.
Flick Loses Patience
Hansi Flick arrived at Barça with a very clear idea: maintaining intensity, regularity, and availability as indispensable conditions for all his players. From the first day, he made it clear that there would be no place for those who couldn't compete at the highest physical level.
Despite some attempts to recover the footballer, the German coach has ended up losing patience. The wear and tear of recent months and the lack of evolution in his situation have led Flick to make a firm and irreversible decision.
The player has barely had any presence throughout the entire season. His participation in official matches has been minimal, and his physical condition has never reached the level necessary to compete regularly. Not even during rotation moments did he manage to secure a spot.
The locker room has felt his absence in important moments, and that has also weighed on the final assessment. A player who promised to be key, but in practice couldn't sustain that role.
Decision Made: He Won't Continue
In the last few hours, the club has been informed of the coach's decision. The player is no longer counted on, and an immediate exit will be sought next summer market. Both Laporta and Deco support Flick's stance, convinced that it is the right step.
The player, meanwhile, has already been warned. He will be offered facilities to find a new destination, but his time at Camp Nou has come to an end. A cycle that ends in silence, without the shine that was desired when he arrived.
The footballer in question is none other than Andreas Christensen. The Danish center-back, who was one of the best players in the blaugrana defense last season, has been completely left out of Flick's plans. His departure will mark one of the first moves of a summer that promises to be hectic at Barça.