Switch information knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has claimed Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, who’re on mortgage from Manchester Metropolis and Atletico Madrid, respectively, each need to proceed at Barcelona. Nonetheless, the choice finally hinges on Barca’s new supervisor Hansi Flick.
Barcelona have relieved Xavi of his tasks as supervisor — simply over a month after saying that he would proceed within the 2024-25 season. The previous Barcelona midfielder is understandably sad along with his dismissal and just lately requested the membership official to clarify their resolution.
In the meantime, ex-Germany and Bayern Munich supervisor Flick is gearing as much as take Xavi’s place within the Barcelona dugout. The German tactician has reportedly signed his Barca contract and the official announcement is barely a matter of time.
Hansi Flick Will Determine Joao Felix And Joao Cancelo’s Barcelona Future, Says Fabrizio Romano
Flick could have the accountability of creating Barcelona aggressive once more, establishing them not solely as La Liga contenders but in addition as one of many aspirants for the UEFA Champions League. Earlier than tackling the tactical facet of issues, he should make a number of personnel calls, beginning with Cancelo and Felix.
In his Each day Briefing column for CaughtOffside, Romano revealed that each Portuguese gamers needed to proceed at Barcelona, but it surely all relied on Flick.
Giving the most recent on Barcelona’s switch state of affairs, Romano stated:
“We’ve had a variety of tales about Xavi and I’ve already talked about that I used to be not conscious of any contacts with Chelsea, regardless of some rumors. There at the moment are additionally some tales doing the rounds about Xavi’s disagreements with Barcelona over the way forward for some key gamers.
“It’s been reported that the futures of Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, each on mortgage at Barca from Atletico Madrid and Manchester Metropolis, respectively, however I don’t suppose this made the distinction with the Xavi state of affairs, there have been different matters; not Felix and Cancelo.”
He added:
“In any case, now Barcelona board will welcome Hansi Flick within the metropolis and can begin conferences to debate each participant’s place and future. Cancelo and Felix need to keep at Barca, but it surely relies on the brand new supervisor now.”
Each Cancelo and Felix obtained sufficient alternatives to show themselves in 2023-24. The Manchester Metropolis full-back performed 42 video games for the membership in all competitions, scoring 4 instances and offering 5 assists. The Atletico Madrid winger, in the meantime, performed 44 instances, clocking 10 targets and 6 assists.
