Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has dodged the thought of signing a long-term take care of the membership, amid speak of a renewal. All the identical, he declared he was delighted with life on the membership, and dealing in a number of the finest situations he has skilled.
On Thursday the information was damaged {that a} assembly had taken place between Flick’s agent Pini Zahavi and Barcelona earlier within the week. Throughout that encounter, Barcelona declared an intention to increase his contract till 2027. Flick was non-committal on the matter although.
Flick: “We’ll see how we do with Ansu. It will depend on what the group wants. He is at the next stage.”
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“My reply shall be reasonably lengthy, however than that’s it, subject finished. I actually respect and luxuriate in what I’ve right here with a powerful employees and incredible consultants and medical doctors. Very skilled gamers who’ve the mentality of enhancing daily, it’s one thing distinctive in my skilled profession. There’s a incredible ambiance, it’s a household. All of the membership’s staff are unbelievable, and that is incredible. I take pleasure in Barcelona and its individuals; it’s a brand new expertise for me.”
“I’ve lots of power and I’m serious about what I can do to enhance, however now we’re simply beginning the venture. I’m not a coach who thinks concerning the subsequent three years; what I like is working for the most effective membership on this planet, and I actually respect what we have now right here. The state of affairs on the membership isn’t straightforward, however we’re all doing our greatest.”
“That’s the state of affairs now; I’ve one 12 months left, and if issues go nicely, one other. That’s my mind-set. Step-by-step, 12 months by 12 months. I don’t suppose we’re completed but; in the long run, I don’t understand how a lot time we’ll have left, however I need to end my work right here on a great be aware. In addition to, my assistants are joyful. We’ve got to concentrate on the season as a result of there’s quite a bit to do. First Leganes, then Dortmund.”
Flick earlier within the press convention defined that Dani Olmo wouldn’t be match for that journey to Leganes, regardless of returning to coaching. On a extra macro stage once more, Flick was requested how he had managed to enhance nearly each participant within the Barcelona squad.
“I’ve talked about it with the remainder of my employees. Crucial factor is that we, as a employees, converse the identical language because the gamers, and I don’t imply talking in English or Spanish, however by way of the thought, by way of attacking. It’s not straightforward, however nobody ever questioned it; everybody adopted us.”
He held up 33-year-old Basque defender Inigo Martinez as the proper instance.
“For instance, Inigo. Earlier than, he was all the time defending a bit deeper, and to see how he’s tailored and is acting at an unbelievable stage. He’s one of many key gamers right here, within the dressing room, he’s an absolute chief and provides every little thing for this membership; he’s an amazing instance for the remainder. What he’s finished has been incredible.”
Martinez arrived two summers in the past on a free switch from Athletic Membership, and with wage restrict considerations once more hampering them final summer season, it regarded as if he might change into a financially motivated sacrifice. Nonetheless for the reason that begin of the season, Martinez has asserted himself because the starter alongside Pau Cubarsi.