Flick Urges Barcelona to Sign Ivan Perisic Despite Resistance from Deco and Laporta – Mundo Deportivo
Following a domestic treble-winning season, FC Barcelona is accelerating its transfer activity — and manager Hansi Flick is reportedly pushing hard for the signing of his former Bayern Munich player Ivan Perisic.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 36-year-old Croatian is a top target for Flick, who values his versatility, experience, and recent form. Perisic had a stellar campaign with PSV Eindhoven, registering 16 goals and 11 assists in the Eredivisie, and helped the Dutch side win the league.
Flick sees Perisic as a low-cost, high-impact addition who could bring leadership and flexibility to Barcelona’s front line. The Croatian international is said to be eager to join Barça and willing to adjust his salary demands to make the move possible.
However, the report highlights internal tension, with sporting director Deco and club president Joan Laporta showing reluctance over signing an aging player, especially when younger targets like Luis Díaz and Alejandro Grimaldo are also in the pipeline.
Still, Flick’s strong endorsement — based on their Champions League-winning partnership at Bayern in 2020 — may sway club leadership.
Context:
- Perisic’s signing would be free.
- His arrival may depend on departures, such as Gerard Martin or fringe attackers.
- He is one of four names under review by Barça
