Hansi Flick's arrival on Barça's bench brought with it the recovery of midfield dominance. The German coach has restored Barça's identity based on possession, game control, and creativity in the midfield. With Flick, the team once again boasts one of the best midfields in the world, led by Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Olmo.
The three form a dream trio, combining vision, technique, and dynamism. De Jong is the team's metronome and has regained his starting position; Pedri is at the level of the best in Europe; meanwhile, Dani Olmo contributes significantly in the final third of the field.
A top-level Bench
Additionally, the bench is also of high quality, as there are players who would be undisputed starters in other teams. Fermín López, Gavi, Pablo Torre, and Marc Casadó are top-level substitutes.
Some Could Leave the Club in the Summer
However, having seven players for three positions creates an 'overbooking' problem. It's a complicated situation because everyone wants minutes, and it's not possible to give all of them a leading role. Therefore, some departures in the summer seem inevitable to ensure that players have opportunities to play regularly.
One of the clearest cases is Pablo Torre, who will almost certainly leave. Villarreal is the team most interested in him, and it seems his destination will be Estadio de la Cerámica. Additionally, Fermín López is also receiving approaches from several clubs, as his breakthrough since the Olympic Games has sparked the interest of many teams.
Simeone Wants Fermín and Barça Sets a Price
One of the teams that has been most insistent on signing Fermín López is Atlético de Madrid. According to 'El Nacional', Simeone is pressuring the red-and-white management to attempt his signing. The Argentine coach loves his energy, versatility, and ability to appear in the opponent's area.
Barça, however, won't let him go. According to the information, the Catalan club would ask for a minimum of 130M euros for his transfer. Now the ball is in Atlético de Madrid's court, which must decide if they're willing to make an effort for one of the most promising midfielders in Spanish soccer.