Hansi Flick continues shaping his ideal team. Since his arrival, he has thoroughly analyzed Barça's squad and identified the shortcomings that need to be addressed in the next market.
The midfield is one of his priorities. He wants a midfielder with personality, recovery ability, and long-term projection. The search for a pivot has been intense in recent months.
Flick's Options
Many names have been on the table. Martín Zubimendi was the favorite, but his signing is unfeasible. Real Sociedad won't let him leave easily, and the player prefers to stay in San Sebastián.
Another option was Joshua Kimmich. However, the German will renew with Bayern Munich, thus ruling out any possibility of seeing him at Camp Nou.
Flick has also closely followed the evolution of Marc Casadó. But, although he values his work, he considers that Barça needs a pivot with more experience and physique to face the great challenges.
Now, the decision is made. The blaugrana coach has already chosen his starting midfielder.
A Strategic Signing with Projection
Barça has changed its approach. Faced with the impossibility of signing Zubimendi or Kimmich, the management has opted for another route. Flick wants a player who understands his style, who has quality with the ball, and who can quickly adapt to the team's demands.
The signing is already closed, he will sign until 2029 and will be a key piece in the team's reconstruction. Marc Casadó, who dreamed of being the starting pivot, has been relegated to a secondary role. Although Flick will continue to count on him, his role will be more secondary.
This move has caused surprise within the club. But in the offices, they consider it the best decision for Barça's future.
Barça Bets on Homegrown Talent
Instead of going to the market to spend a large amount of money, Barça has found the solution in its own academy.
The priority is to continue betting on young players with projection. Hansi Flick has made it clear that he wants players with potential, but also with the ability to take on responsibilities immediately. That's why the chosen one has been Marc Bernal.
The La Masia midfielder has convinced the coaching staff. His evolution has been spectacular, and his profile perfectly matches what Flick is looking for.
Bernal has physique, quality, and vision of the game, at 17 years old, he has shown that he can compete at the highest level. Now, he will make the definitive leap to the first team, and Barça will offer him a contract until 2029. He will be the starting pivot of the future.
A Long-Term Project
Barça continues betting on its philosophy, at a time when the market prevents big signings, La Masia is once again the solution. Marc Bernal will have the opportunity to establish himself in the elite. Flick trusts him and will give him minutes in the key moments of the season.
His arrival in the first team symbolizes the club's new policy, the era of multimillion-dollar signings is over. Now, the bet is clear: young and homegrown talent. Barça already has its new pivot, and Marc Bernal is ready to lead the midfield.