HISTORIC MEETING THAT CHANGED BARCELONA: HANSI FLICK AND THE ATTACK OF A LIFETIME
Hansi Flick has been making history for Barcelona, but history could have been different if not for his presentation in London a year ago.
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Deco and Bojan Krkic quietly boarded a British Airways flight to London. That evening, the two returned to Barcelona with an important decision – a decision that could change the history of the Catalan club, if President Joan Laporta agrees.
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BOJAN KRKIC AND DECO ARE TASKED WITH MEETING HANSI FLICK IN THE SUMMER OF 2024
The highlight of May 22, 2024 was a nearly five-hour meeting with Hansi Flick and his veteran agent Pini Zahavi in Mayfair, a luxury residential area in the British capital. Barca were ready to replace Xavi, and President Laporta asked Deco and Bojan Krkic to listen to Flick‘s plans. If they were not satisfied, they would choose Rafa Márquez.
Hansi flick did not miss the opportunity. Having prepared carefully for months, he entered the “biggest test of his career” with absolute confidence. Armed with an iPad containing his entire football project, Hansi recreated the image of Jose Mourinho in 2008, but this time, Barca was conquered.
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Flick presented tactics, squad analysis, personnel plans, and reports on players from the B team and the “rough diamonds” of La Masia. He did not promise titles, but only promised hard work, discipline and internal development.
Most impressively, he stressed that he did not need to buy more. He did not reject reinforcements, but because Flick believed that the current quality was enough to make things happen. He had particular faith in Cubarsí, Pedri and Lamine Yamal: “They can become the best in the world in their positions,” he said.
In the meantime, the phones of those attending the meeting kept ringing. The news from SPORT spread like wildfire, forcing some to turn on airplane mode to maintain the seriousness of the atmosphere. Even Zahavi was surprised by the speed with which the information leaked.
LANGUAGE AND ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
However, not everything went smoothly. Some leaders were concerned about the language barrier, as few people in the Barca dressing room spoke English, while Hansi Flick was not yet familiar with the unique environment at Camp Nou and the Spanish media.
The meeting continued after a simple meal, kebabs were ordered to take away. But the important thing was that after that meal, Hansi continued to “burn” himself with his passionate plan.
Deco and Krkic left London with a strong impression. Flick scored not only for his professional ability, but also for his personality, humble but passionate. In the end, the decision still lay with Laporta. And although Xavi was initially retained, Hansi waited.
A SWEET ENDING FOR HANSI FLICK
A few days later, Hansi Flick officially became the head coach of Barcelona. His patience was rewarded. Despite many offers from top European clubs, Flick bet everything on Barca, and won big.
Hansi Flick was just one win away from winning La Liga in his first season leading Barcelona.
On May 22, 2024, Flick chose to “play offensively” on the presentation table. A year later, Barca also chose to attack, and won. There would be no La Liga top spot, no Copa del Rey, no Spanish Super Cup today if Barca had made a different decision that day in London.
