Barcelona in the transfer market: 'Powerless'
Up to this point, coach Hans Flick has not yet had the players he wants because Barcelona is facing financial difficulties.
According to European media reports, the three players that the German strategist asked Barcelona's board of directors to recruit are Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao) and Dani Olmo (Leipzig). These are the three faces that coach Hans Flick chose for the "revival" plan of Barcelona.
However, with a transfer fee of over 75 million euros that the home team Bayern Munich demanded to get Joshua Kimmich's signature, the "Catalan giant" had to withdraw in regret. The lowest position in Barcelona's midfield next season can only hope for the return of Frankie de Jong.
Barcelona has been negotiating with Athletic Bilbao and Leipzig for Nico Williams and Dani Olmo in parallel. Despite receiving a "nod" from the two stars mentioned above, Barcelona has been repeatedly rejected by Athletic Bilbao and Leipzig. While Barcelona has offered to pay in installments, the two clubs only want to receive a "package".
Currently, Athletic Bilbao has extended the contract with Nico Williams, until 2027. It is almost certain that in the 2024/2025 season, Barcelona will not be able to have the service of the Spanish striker of Ghanaian origin. The left winger position will be a difficult problem for coach Hans Flick and his colleagues.
Despite failing to sign Nico Williams and possibly Dani Olmo, Barcelona's squad quality has not changed significantly compared to last season. It is worth noting that arch-rivals Real Madrid have grown wings like a tiger with the arrival of superstar Kylian Mbappé and young Brazilian talent Endrick Felipe.
Let's wait and see if the talent and experience of coach Hans Flick can help Barcelona compete on equal terms with Real Madrid next season? Hopefully, the "Catalan giant" will be a real rival of Real Madrid in all arenas, especially La Liga and the UEFA Champions League./.
