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Hansi Flick issues January ultimatum to Barcelona board: Sign two defenders or forget the Champions League

Hansi Flick has warned Barcelona's sporting directors that winning La Liga and the Champions League requires signing at least two defenders in January.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:06 PM
Hansi Flick issues January ultimatum to Barcelona board: Sign two defenders or forget the Champions League
Key Things to Know
  • Hansi Flick told Barcelona's board to sign two defenders in January to stay competitive in major competitions.
  • The manager wants a world-class center-back and a flexible full-back to resolve a growing defensive injury crisis.
  • Injuries have sidelined defenders Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Xavi Espart.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Hansi Flick has reportedly told sporting director Deco and the Barcelona board that they must sign two defenders in January to compete for La Liga and the Champions League. The demand follows a challenging week where Barcelona conceded six goals across consecutive losses to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, exposing significant defensive vulnerabilities.

According to the report, Flick is seeking a world-class center-back—with Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni mentioned as a potential target—and a versatile full-back. Barcelona faces an ongoing injury crisis with Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, and Xavi Espart sidelined, leaving the squad with only four fit defenders.

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