Barcelona sporting director Deco is working tirelessly to offload four players no longer in Hansi Flick’s plans as the club prepares for another busy transfer window.
Despite falling short in the Champions League semi-finals against Inter Milan, Flick’s debut season was a domestic triumph—clinching both La Liga and the Copa del Rey, edging out Real Madrid in both competitions. ..Continue Reading
But Flick is determined not to rest on his laurels. The German coach has reportedly identified four players deemed surplus to requirements and has instructed the club to find them new destinations to make room for incoming talent.
Barcelona are close to sealing a move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams and have already secured Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, who is expected to eventually succeed Marc-André ter Stegen.
With more signings on the horizon, Deco has been tasked with moving on the likes of Ansu Fati, Iñaki Peña, Oriol Romeu, and Pablo Torre—though their exits are unlikely to disrupt Flick’s tactical plans.
Fati, once hailed as a La Masia prodigy, made only three league starts last season and is now seen as a financial burden due to his high wages.
Peña’s future was effectively decided with Garcia’s arrival, as the young keeper is set to take over backup duties.
Romeu, who returned to Barcelona in 2023, has barely featured and spent last season on loan at Girona, signaling the end of his second stint at the club.
Torre’s case is more nuanced—at just 19, he still has potential and reportedly retains Flick’s support, even if he’s not currently central to the manager’s plans.
“It seems like he is going to leave for a loan this summer, with Villarreal being the most likely destination. Flick actually values the player for his potential, but believes he needs to leave in search of more game time,” reports Sempre Barca.
