Hansi Flick is the big ‘obstacle’ preventing the signing of top centre-back target
Hansi Flick's reservations are hindering Barcelona's pursuit of centre-back target Alessandro Bastoni. Despite Bastoni being viewed as an ideal fit for the team, Flick has expressed doubts about his technical abilities. This situation has led Barcelona to reconsider their transfer priorities, potentially focusing on other positions instead.
- ▪Alessandro Bastoni has been identified as Barcelona's priority centre-back signing.
- ▪Hansi Flick is not convinced that Bastoni's playing style fits the team's needs.
- ▪Barcelona may shift their focus to signing a striker instead of pursuing Bastoni.
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| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 06:20:00 +0000 |
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