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Hansi Flick’s reign at Barcelona has produced two remarkable seasons. The Champions League trophy still eludes the club, yet Flick has turned a side that once sat third in Spain into one of the standout performers across Europe this campaign.
The German’s contract runs until 2028, and he has offered no signal that he intends to stay beyond that date. Barcelona understand the clock is ticking on this era of success, and the club already appears to have identified a plan for what comes next.
Barcelona’s succession plan
According to Diario SPORT, Cesc Fabregas is building momentum inside the club as a genuine candidate for the Barcelona bench down the line. There is a broad consensus among the leadership around the Catalan coach, though this should not be mistaken for an active coaching search.
Barcelona remain satisfied with Flick’s output and would welcome an extension with the German, whose deal includes an optional additional year beyond 2028. The interest in Fabregas is best understood as a medium to long-term evaluation rather than a live process to replace the current manager.
Why Fabregas stands out to Barcelona
Fabregas has generated genuine admiration inside Barcelona’s offices for his work at Como. The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder joined the Italian club three years ago and has overseen a striking rise in the squad’s value, from roughly €31 million to a current figure near €535 million.
Taking Como from Serie B to Champions League football this season has only reinforced the regard he commands. Barcelona value his style of play, his preparation, and his approach to squad development, and the club has been monitoring his progress closely.
Fabregas has already received a clear message from an important figure at Barcelona, urging him to contact the club before considering any other option, should he ever decide to end his spell at Como.
Flick stays firmly in control for now. Barcelona will look to extract as much success as possible from the German before any succession talk turns into reality.
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