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Election Puts Hansi Flick’s Barça Future in Play as Candidates Court the Coach

Reports tie his continuity to the March 15 vote, with rival platforms competing to win his backing.

Overview

  • Reports relayed by World Soccer Talk say Hansi Flick could leave a year early if Joan Laporta loses Barcelona’s March 15 presidential election.
  • Victor Font says he would keep Flick and “blow him away” with a stability-focused plan, while intending to replace sporting director Deco.
  • Marca reporting adds that Flick feels aligned with Laporta’s candidacy and is willing to publicly support him.
  • Separately, ElNacional.cat reporting says Flick does not plan to include Ansu Fati in Barcelona’s 2026–27 squad.
  • Flick’s leverage comes from recent domestic trophies and youth integration, and he has just said in a new documentary that he is proud to be at Barça and wants to honor Johan Cruyff.