Hansi Flick has left Jules Koundé and Raphinha out of Barcelona’s squad for the final La Liga match against Valencia to protect the duo ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Jose Mourinho has made Alessandro Bastoni a top target for Real Madrid this summer. The Inter Milan defender looked set to join Barcelona, but Real Madrid could now win the race for his signature.
Barcelona have turned their attention to FC Porto defender Jakub Kiwior after Hansi Flick raised doubts over a move for Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni.
Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni, competing with Barcelona for the €70 million-rated centre-back as new manager José Mourinho plans a defensive rebuild.
Julian Alvarez is reportedly pushing for a summer move to FC Barcelona amid tensions with Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, with the Catalan club willing to include players in a €100m deal.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims Real Madrid are using the Negreira case to distract from their two-year trophy drought, calling their complaints “falsehoods” and a “smokescreen.”
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has praised Pep Guardiola as the finest coach in the world and advised him to take a lengthy break after announcing his departure from Manchester City.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has urged supporters to expect a measured approach to summer recruitment, insisting the Catalan giants will follow Sporting Director Deco’s strategic plan despite returning to the 1:1 financial rule.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is planning to add a new fitness coach to his backroom staff this summer after key players raised concerns about injury problems and the current training methods.