Having returned from his vacation earlier this week, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick started on his prep work for the pre-season that gets underway tomorrow.One of the major tasks on the German

Away from the pitch, Flick’s squad is still taking shape. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is the only new signing so far while Nico Williams decided to stay at Athletic Club. Barca still want to bring in at least one other senior player, potentially a forward. Departures are expected, too.

Araujo recently signed a new contract which includes a release clause of €60 million ($70.2 million) which is active in the first two weeks of July, but he has no interest in pursuing an exit. While he accepts he is not currently a starter, the Uruguay international believes he can force his way back into Flick’s plans.

Barcelona have reached a decision over the immediate future of midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been on the radar of Premier League giants Chelsea.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick is reportedly keen on signing a new full-back in the summer transfer window. According to SPORT (via Barca Universal ), the German tactician wants La Blaugrana to recruit a new balanced left-back before the new season starts.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is planning on turning to the club’s famed La Masia youth system in the immediate aftermath of Nico Williams’s shock snub, reports in Spain claim. The Spanish forward was thought to be on the verge of joining up with Barcelona this month.