Barcelona are experiencing a period of stability on the bench. Hansi Flick has successfully built a competitive project and both the club and the German coach are completely satisfied with the relationship between them.
However, at big clubs, the planning never stops. Although Flick still has a long way to go at Camp Nou, Barcelona's offices are already working on long-term scenarios and have identified a name that would fit as a natural successor when the time comes.
Flick feels comfortable in Barcelona, has adapted well to the environment and enjoys the support of the team.
Fans also appreciate his ability to compete and manage the dressing room, two key aspects in such a demanding context.
For this reason, the debate over his successor is not about urgency, but about strategic planning.
Barcelona wants to avoid improvisations in the future and have identified profiles that match the club's DNA when the natural end of the German coach's cycle comes.
The name that seems most convincing as a prospect for the future is Cesc Fabregas. The former Barcelona player is following a distinguished and highly regarded career as a coach. His work at Como has attracted the attention of half of Europe.
In the 2023/24 season, Fabregas managed to lift Como to Serie A, a historic achievement for the Italian club.
Far from being satisfied with that, in his first season in the elite he made important appearances, consolidating the team against rivals with higher budgets.
Barcelona particularly values his ability to adapt modern ideas to demanding contexts, tactical courage and leadership.
Fabregas has shown personality, courage and a very advanced understanding of the game for such a young coach.Telegrafi/
