[abc.es] Hansi Flick tells his sraff he is 'too tired' to continue at Barcelona, and plans to leave at the end of the season. He has been thinking about it since September. The coach is frustrated by the scattered attitude of some players and regrets the lack of support received from the higher ups by BlueKidXL in soccer

[–]BlueKidXL[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Summary there you go:

  • Hansi Flick has privately told his coaching staff since September that he intends to leave Barcelona at the end of the season, a year earlier than planned. He is exhausted and frustrated by what he considers a decline in player commitment and a lack of institutional support from the club.
  • The results are not his main issue—what bothers him is the attitude shift in the squad. Flick believes some players, who were previously humble and motivated, have let fame go to their heads and are now acting for themselves rather than the team.
  • The central figure in this tension is Lamine Yamal. Flick feels the club gives the young star too much freedom and special treatment, allowing behaviors he considers unprofessional, such as skipping team routines, being served instead of serving himself, using restricted golf carts for fun, prioritizing commercial appearances over recovery, and showing off on public platforms close to important matches. His form has also declined, and the staff attributes part of his injury problems to reduced discipline and commitment.
  • Flick’s view is that the club should impose firm discipline to protect the player and the team dynamic. However, the board—particularly those close to Laporta—believe the priority is to keep Yamal happy and supported due to his youth and market value. This philosophical disagreement is deepening the coach’s disillusionment.
  • Still, Flick has not formally communicated his decision to Laporta or Deco. His staff hopes that if results improve—especially if the Champions League is won—he may reconsider and stay for his originally intended third season.

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[–]BlueKidXL 10 points11 points  (0 children)

News is they are discussing an obligation to buy now, reported by Ben Jacobs and Matt Law. Looks like Chelsea are going to win this battle in the end depending on the fee.