Hansi Flick Gives Green Light to Offload Six Players in Barcelona’s Summer Overhaul
Barcelona is accelerating its summer rebuild under new head coach Hansi Flick, who has reportedly approved the departure of six first-team players as part of a bold strategy to reshape the squad for the 2025/26 season.
According to El Nacional, Flick has submitted a clear list to sporting director Deco, indicating which players fall outside his tactical plans. The move is designed to free up wage space, comply with financial regulations, and open the door for signings that better align with Flick’s high-intensity, disciplined style of play.
The six names marked for potential sale include:
- Ansu Fati – Once considered the club’s next superstar, the winger has struggled with form and injuries.
- Ronald Araújo – A key figure in recent seasons, but could be sold if a major offer arrives.
- Pau Víctor – A young striker unlikely to feature prominently under Flick.
- Andreas Christensen – Solid but deemed surplus to tactical requirements.
- Eric García – Valued for depth, but on the market for the right price.
- Pablo Torre – A talented prospect who may be loaned or sold for development reasons.
Araújo and García are expected to stay unless significant bids are submitted, with Premier League clubs reportedly showing interest. Meanwhile, the sales of fringe players like Pau Víctor and Pablo Torre are more likely to proceed quickly.
Barcelona’s restructuring reflects Flick’s intent to craft a team in his image, prioritizing physicality, tactical discipline, and positional intelligence. The club hopes that offloading these players will create financial flexibility for reinforcements in key areas such as midfield, full-back, and attack.
As the transfer window opens, all eyes are now on Deco to execute this overhaul efficiently — and to ensure Barcelona enters the new season ready to challenge for silverware at home and in Europe.
