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.

Marcus Rashford could be set for a fresh start in Spain, with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reportedly approving a move for the Manchester United forward. The 27-year-old, who trained alone at Carrington on his return to pre-season,

Barcelona head coach has never shied away from stating his opinion on the matter. Despite coaching several world-class players throughout his career, Flick has repeatedly named Messi as the greatest to ever play the game.

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.