Barcelona Manager Blocks Three Player Sales in Last Days of Transfer Window

Barcelona Manager Hansi Flick Prevents Exits of Key Players

Barcelona was facing the possibility of several exits during the recent transfer market in an effort to reduce their wage bill and cover the costs of unpaid asset sales. The club was also looking to register their star signing, Dani Olmo. However, manager Hansi Flick intervened to prevent the departure of several key players.

Flick Blocks Departure of Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, and Ansu Fati

Reports emerged last week that Inigo Martinez was close to leaving for Saudi Arabia after Barcelona received a €5m bid for the defender. Flick intervened to stop the transfer. Additionally, Flick also prevented the exits of Eric Garcia and Ansu Fati from the club.

Girona had shown interest in bringing back Garcia, as confirmed by Quique Carcel. He expressed disappointment that the deal did not materialize, stating that Garcia would have significantly strengthened the team’s competitiveness. Despite efforts to secure the transfer, Barcelona decided to keep Garcia at the club.

Barcelona’s Buy-Back Options

Barcelona has a list of buy-back options that includes players like Oscar Mingueza, Estanis Pedrola, Nico Gonzalez, Francisco Trincao, Ez Abde, Mikayil Faye, Riqui Puig, and Carles Alena. This list provides Barcelona with the opportunity to bring back these players at specified prices.

Interest from Porto and Other Clubs

Porto made a late move for Eric Garcia during the final days of the transfer window. Ansu Fati, who is set to return to full fitness soon, attracted interest from clubs like Benfica, Porto, and several Premier League teams. However, Flick was concerned about the team’s depth, especially with injuries to Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen affecting the defensive line.

In conclusion, Flick’s intervention helped Barcelona retain key players and maintain squad depth despite the transfer market challenges they faced.