"Hansi Flick still has the board's backing Despite turbulence in recent months and the constant pressure surrounding Barcelona's performance expectations, the report states that the club hierarchy continue to see Flick as the right man to guide the team through its current phase. The German coach has been tasked with overseeing a long-term rebuild marked by tight financial conditions, academy integration, and the challenge of competing with Real Madrid. They hope his tenure can be extended to avoid further managerial instability."
"Arteta, a former Barcelona academy graduate, is considered an aspirational target within the club. Barca have been impressed with his impressive work at Arsenal. He took over a side under crisis and he has made them title challengers and regulars in the Champions League. Arteta has previously spoken about his emotional links to Barca, but he remains deeply committed to his long-term project in North London."
Barcelona have begun mapping out a long-term managerial strategy and identified Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique as potential future managers. Hansi Flick remains the immediate priority, with the board backing him to oversee a long-term rebuild under tight financial constraints, increased academy integration, and the challenge of competing with Real Madrid. Arteta, a former Barcelona academy graduate, is admired for turning Arsenal into title challengers and Champions League regulars but remains committed to his long-term project in North London, making any approach conditional and likely a future pursuit. Luis Enrique’s situation and PSG relationship are being monitored for a possible return.
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