Hansi Flick Sparks Major Barcelona Overhaul Just Hours After La Liga Triumph
Just hours after securing a historic domestic treble — winning La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and the Copa del Rey — Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reportedly begun a ruthless squad shake-up ahead of the 2025–26 season. Despite a stellar campaign on all fronts, the club’s Champions League semi-final exit has motivated Flick to start preparing for European dominance next season.
According to El Nacional, Flick has submitted a departure list of six players to Sporting Director Deco, signaling a clear intent to revamp the squad and make room for reinforcements. Here are the names reportedly on Flick’s blacklist:
❌ 1. Iñaki Peña (Goalkeeper)
- Once viewed as Ter Stegen’s natural backup, Peña has fallen out of favor after losing his spot to Wojciech Szczęsny, causing a breakdown in trust with Flick.
❌ 2. Héctor Fort (Defender)
- A promising academy product but has not made the cut in Flick’s tactical setup. The German has reportedly decided there’s no long-term role for him.
❌ 3. Pablo Torre (Midfielder)
- Despite showing promise during his limited appearances, he has struggled to break into the first team amid heavy competition.
❌ 4. Pau Víctor (Forward)
- Another young talent who has impressed in flashes but is set to leave due to lack of minutes and development space at the top level.
❌ 5. Ansu Fati (Winger)
- Once hailed as Messi’s successor, Fati has failed to meet expectations under Flick. With a hefty €12M annual salary and injury struggles, the club is eager to move him on.
❌ 6. Ronald Araújo (Defender)
- The shock inclusion on the list. Araújo is seen as Barcelona’s most valuable potential sale, with the club hoping to cash in on the Uruguayan for around €60 million.
🚨 What This Means
Flick has made it clear: past potential and sentimentality won’t dictate squad selection. His swift action underlines a desire to compete not just domestically but also to take Barcelona back to the summit of European football.
With the green light given to Deco and president Joan Laporta, fans can expect a highly active transfer window, with both big-name arrivals and surprising exits on the cards.
