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- Dr. Stephan Nopp will depart Barcelona this summer for personal reasons
- Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has not decided if he will continue at the club
- Thiago is considering starting his own managerial career in the future
- The ex-Bayern Munich star currently mentors young players at La Masia
- Flick must now search for replacements while planning player recruitment
Hansi Flick faces a busy summer at Barcelona. The German manager must rebuild parts of his backroom team after confirmed departures and uncertain futures.
Dr. Stephan Nopp will leave the Catalan giants. The 46-year-old match analyst joined the club in 2024. He worked with the German national team for 12 years before moving to Spain. Personal reasons have forced his decision to quit.
Nopp analysed game footage for Flick. His exit creates a gap in the coaching setup.
Thiago Alcantara faces a crossroads. The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder joined Flick’s staff last summer. He initially helped during pre-season before taking a full-time role.
The Spaniard works closely with youth players from La Masia. He shares his experience from top-level football with the squad. However, his long-term future at Camp Nou is unclear.
Thiago may seek a management role. He stayed in England during Flick’s first year for tax reasons. Now he could leave to start his own coaching career.
Last December, he rejected a chance to manage Levante. The job eventually went to Luis Castro. This suggests Thiago is selective about his first managerial position.
Barcelona must now plan for possible changes. Flick needs to find replacements while also focusing on player recruitment. The summer promises to be a busy period for the La Liga club.