After a successful debut campaign that brought three trophies to Camp Nou, Hansi Flick is not planning a complete squad overhaul. While large-scale changes are off the table, the German coach is expected to add a few fresh names to his roster. One area of ongoing speculation is the goalkeeper position, with Marc-André ter Stegen’s future still unclear. Reports suggest that Espanyol’s Joan Garcia is being considered as a potential replacement if ter Stegen departs.
Luis Díaz links continue, but focus turns to Perisic
Barcelona remains a strong draw for top talent, with Liverpool’s Luis Díaz having publicly shown interest in a move to Spain. Despite new manager Arne Slot’s desire to keep him at Anfield, Díaz’s future continues to attract attention. However, Flick may be looking elsewhere, as reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest he’s targeting a more surprising option: Ivan Perisic.
The 36-year-old Croatian winger, who spent the past season with PSV Eindhoven, is reportedly on Flick’s radar as a free transfer signing. Perisic scored 18 goals across all competitions for the Dutch champions, playing a key part in their title-winning run over Ajax. With no renewal in place in the Netherlands, a move to La Liga could be on the cards.
Flick reunites with familiar faces
Flick’s working relationship with Robert Lewandowski has already borne fruit, as the striker enjoyed his most prolific season at Barcelona under the former Bayern Munich manager. Flick is now considering reuniting with another player from his Bayern days — Perisic, who played under him during the 2019/20 campaign while on loan from Inter Milan.
That season, Bayern secured a historic treble, including the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and UEFA Champions League titles, with Perisic contributing eight goals and playing a key tactical role. Though not expected to feature as a regular starter in Barcelona, his ability to cover multiple attacking roles and provide scoring depth could offer valuable rotation options behind Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
