Barcelona identify PSG mastermind as potential replacement for Flick; club also tracking Arteta | OneFootball

At a time when arch-rival Real Madrid are going through a tough period with regard to their coaching appointments and overall instability, Barcelona have enjoyed relative peace.

That is because Hansi Flick is widely accepted and loved as a Barcelona manager, with no real fans or board members wanting him to leave anytime soon.

The German still has a contract until 2027 and although extending beyond is a possibility, Flick wants to take things step by step.

Barcelona, for their part, are actively hunting for potential replacements, so that they always have options to go back to in case Flick decides to leave.

Barcelona eye move for Lucho and Arteta

According to Diario SPORT, Barcelona have identified two key individuals as a potential replacement for Hansi Flick.

The first name on the list is Luis Enrique, who enjoys great support and love from Barcelona fans. Having been a former coach of Barça, he knows the club inside and out as well.

Barcelona believe Luis Enrique could be a great replacement for Flick. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)

Enrique recently led PSG to their first-ever Champions League title and a treble. However, the report suggests he won’t be in the French capital for long, thus paving the way for a potential move to Barcelona in 2027.

Another option is Mikel Arteta. He is one of the most fashionable and marketable managers in world football and has built a strong foundation at Arsenal, to the point where the Gunners have become the main contenders to win the league.

Given Arteta’s Barcelona past, a move to Camp Nou cannot be ruled out for the Spaniard, who has been at Arsenal since 2019 and may fancy a change of scenery.

Arteta’s stock, though, could skyrocket if he manages to guide Arsenal to a Premier League title this season, which in turn, could put him in the crosshairs of many other clubs, including Manchester City, Bayern Munich and perhaps even Real Madrid.