Hansi Flick has transformed FC Barcelona since his arrival last summer. The German took the reins of a ship lacking direction and prepared an almost invincible armada. Remarkably, with almost the same players at his disposal as Xavi Hernández, apart from the signing of Dani Olmo and new talent in the lineup, Flick has completely revitalized the team.
This exceptional work, which keeps them at the top of LaLiga EASports and as the only Spanish team currently qualified directly for the Champions League, has earned him the unwavering confidence of the FC Barcelona management, who are ready to let him lead the negotiations for future recruits. In this regard, Hansi Flick could intervene between Real Madrid and a player he considers crucial for the future of the Catalan club.
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Serious injuries to Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, coupled with the prolonged absence of David Alaba, have pushed Real Madrid to consider signing several players during this winter transfer window, including a central defender. Several names have emerged for the position, with Aymeric Laporte the top priority, but Valdebebas’ offices are already considering other alternatives.
In this context, Carlo Ancelotti’s team would have shown interest in Jonathan Tah, the central defender of Bayer Leverkusen coached by Xabi Alonso. However, it appears that FC Barcelona are also keen to sign the player next summer, and Hansi Flick is using his influence within German teams to lure him away from Los Blancos.
This year, Bayer Leverkusen has not had the success they had last season. The team, which has suffered several significant injuries, is currently fourth in the Bundesliga and thirteenth in the Champions League, a position which qualifies them for the playoffs. In addition, the club faces serious threats from major European teams who have set their sights on several of its players since the previous season.
With this in mind, Real Madrid appear ready to pursue Florian Wirtz and recently added Jonathan Tah to their roster. The defender is also in FC Barcelona’s plans, and Hansi Flick has reportedly started discussions with his entourage to persuade him to join the Catalan club at the end of the current season. If an agreement is reached, Tah would arrive for free, with his contract expiring on June 30, 2025.
