Hansi Flick stands firm at Barcelona to sign Sporting’s key man | OneFootball

Gonçalo Inácio remains on Barcelona’s radar and, according to the latest updates, Hansi Flick has reportedly pressured the Catalan board to step on the gas in the pursuit of Sporting’s first-choice defender, with El Clasico having accelerated this decision.

According to information revealed by TEAMtalk, the Blaugrana coach believes that the Portuguese international fits perfectly into the profile he’s looking for: a technical defender, secure in playing out from the back, and capable of leading the defensive line. After the defeat at the Bernabéu, Barcelona wants to regain the defensive solidity that led them to the La Liga title, and the man identified for this mission is Inácio.

Aware of the strong interest from European giants in Gonçalo Inácio – since they have even scouted the player in person – Frederico Varandas has already made a decision. The Sporting President has presented the left-footer with a contract renewal offer, in an attempt to keep the defender at Alvalade.

As he is one of the squad’s indispensable players, Inácio is expected to extend his stay at Sporting, continuing a legacy that began in 2020/21. In these 150 Liga Portugal Betclic matches, the defender has already scored 10 goals, provided 11 assists, and has been crowned National Champion three times over five seasons.

At the start of the 2025/26 season, Gonçalo Inácio – valued at 45 million euros – is one of the pillars of Sporting. The green and white center-back has accumulated 1,170 minutes in 13 matches, in which he has already provided two assists for goals.

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