Hansi Flick is halfway through his debut season at FC Barcelona and even though the past few weeks have been difficult, the general feeling is that the German has done a solid job in his first few months at the club.
Having taken over from Xavi Hernandez, the 59-year-old tactician has managed to get the best out of players like Pedri, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski while youngsters like Lamine Yamal and Marc Casado are also thriving.
Despite the recent results which have seen Barça slip down to third in La Liga, there remains immense confidence and trust in Flick and his project.
Barcelona stint to be Flick’s last?
Now, Toni Juanmarti of SPORT has come forward with an extensive report regarding the first six months of Flick’s time at Barcelona – giving an insight into his routine, his methods, and how he operates at the club.
Surprisingly, the report claims that those close to the German manager believe that his adventure at Barça could be his last as a manager.
Upon replacing Xavi, the former Bayern Munich head coach signed a two-year contract with the Blaugrana until the summer of 2026.
Flick’s six months at Barça have been eventful. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
At this stage, it is too early to talk about a potential extension or his future, but the report suggests that the manager’s close circle believe this could be his last foray in the managerial capacity.
As for how Flick has gone about his job at Barcelona thus far, the German arrived with a clear mission: to work in Catalonia, but to stay discreet and cautious without getting dragged into the ‘chaotic environment’ that surrounds the club at times.
The squad respects him, as he treats everyone with the same set of rules. The manager has a precise daily routine: he has breakfast at a local bar before sunrise and is usually the first to arrive at the Ciutat Esportiva, around 7:00-7:30 in the morning.
Flick is understood to be meticulous about every detail. He greets all the club’s staff, takes an interest in their well-being, and regularly invites different departments to dinner.
Flick wants to be judged solely on sporting performance. His first six months were shaping up to be exceptional, but the unfortunate run of results before Christmas has left a bitter taste. As such, he will be hoping to turn things around after the mid-season break.