Flick admits Barcelona can't splash out hundreds of millions on players | OneFootball

The coach of Barcelona, Hansi Flick, admitted this Tuesday that the Catalan club cannot afford to pay high amounts for a player while commenting on the possible signing of the Portuguese full-back João Cancelo.

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“We are in a situation where we need to be smart in our signings, unlike other teams that can pay hundreds of millions for players,” said Flick in a press conference on the eve of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia.

Previously, the German coach indicated that the signing of Cancelo is not yet finalized, although it would be a valuable addition to the team as he is a “quality player.”

“João would strengthen us on the flanks and in attack. It’s not closed yet, but I’ll be happy if the signing materializes, as he will give us more options. He is a good option, with a lot of quality, for the next six months,” he stated.

According to the press, Barcelona plans to announce the arrival of the Portuguese player in the coming days. He would join the Catalan club on loan until the end of the current season, coming from Al-Hilal, with whom he has a contract until June 30, 2027.

Additionally, Flick stated that the return of the Uruguayan defender Ronald Araújo will strengthen the defense, a sector where he had to make some adjustments, such as deploying the left-back Gerard Martín in the defense. “Ronald is a very important player for us, one of the captains. I hope he returns to his best level,” he declared.

Regarding the Spanish Super Cup, the coach emphasized the importance of winning the trophy they lifted last year against Real Madrid.

“Last year, we started brilliantly, and winning this title gave us a lot of energy for the rest of the season. We want to repeat that this year,” he stated.

“This tournament is the shortest path to winning a title, but we will face the best teams in Spain, so it won’t be easy,” he continued.

Flick also praised Wednesday’s opponent, Athletic Bilbao: “They have many good attacking options. It won’t be an easy match.”

*With content from AFP

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