After FC Barcelona's 0-3 victory against Athletic Club in the last LaLiga matchday, Hansi Flick appeared in a press conference with a clear message: professionalism, ambition, and planning. The German coach assessed the team's performance, spoke about the balance between youth academy and experience, the future of key players like Iñaki Peña or Araújo, and outlined the objectives for the next season. A course farewell without sentimentalism, but with a lot of intention.
A solid ending, without concessions
While some were asking for a La Masía lineup as a symbolic tribute to the style, Hansi Flick opted for the pragmatic version: to win. The resounding 0-3 victory against Athletic Club at San Mamés was the grand finale to a complex season, and the German coach did not hesitate to justify his choice. “It was not the time to experiment”, he stated.
The balance between youth academy and experience became the compass of his approach. He gave minutes to young talents, yes, but he also resorted to pillars like Christensen and Frenkie de Jong. Because even fairy tales need steel structures.
Iñaki Peña: game or farewell?
Starting at San Mamés and with a clean sheet, Iñaki Peña responded effectively. Flick praised his performance, although he left in the air whether it was a silent goodbye or an opportunity for continuity. Everything will depend, as always, on the summer market, that monster that smiles and devours at the same time.
Youth academy, yes. But without naive romanticism
Fermín López shone. The promise became certainty in the last matches, earning a starting position based on goals and assists. Flick acknowledged his value and reiterated that Barça “is a mix”: youth academy and signings, illusion and maturity, risk and balance.
“A complete La Masía lineup? No. We have to be serious”, he said with that serenity that bothers the nostalgic but reassures those who look at the standings.
Confidence in the pillars and silence on signings
The German coach showed full confidence in Ronald Araújo, whom he hopes to see grow even more during the preseason. As for Lamine Yamal, his renewal is not only desired, it is almost a spiritual priority for the culé fans.
Regarding possible signings like Luis Díaz or Marcus Rashford, Flick shielded himself with diplomacy: “It is Deco's job”. And in the chess of the market, the coach observes, but rarely moves the first piece.
July 13: the new starting point
The preseason will begin on July 13, and Flick assured that everything is meticulously planned. The next season will be more difficult, he warned, with the voice of someone who knows that Everest is not climbed twice with the same crampons.
“We want to improve, it is not easy. But we know how to play football. Everything is planned.”
Professionalism, ambition, and a clear idea
Flick closed the press conference with gratitude towards the press and confidence in the project. Barça does not abandon itself to emotional swings or nostalgic impulses. It seeks to grow, with its feet on the ground and its eyes on the horizon.
A clear message for the fans: neither improvised revolution, nor blind continuity. What is coming is a Barça that is rebuilt without drama, with the precision of a Bavarian watchmaker.