Hansi Flick has drawn up a 'blacklist', excluding several big-name players from the Barca squad for next season, following their painful elimination by Atletico in the Champions League quarter-finals.
MB reports that Barca has now begun working towards next season, with a strong message from head coach Hansi Flick : there will be major changes to the squad.
According to the source, the German strategist has drawn up a "blacklist" of players who are no longer in his plans for Barca.
After failing to achieve his Champions League goal for the second consecutive season, Hansi Flick wants a leaner, more competitive squad that suits his playing style. Even the remaining players must understand that no one's place is guaranteed.
The source also stated that Hansi Flick's decision was fully supported by President Joan Laporta. This decisive move will help Barca free up salary funds, as well as potentially bring in new players.
Sources further indicate that Barca are aiming to bring in a new central defender (Bastoni being the target) and a center forward (Julian Alvarez or Muriqi).
And the Barca squad will no longer have names like Marc Casado, and possibly Rashford and Cancelo, if the club fails to reach a negotiated agreement with their respective clubs, Manchester United and Al Hilal.
Big stars Lewandowski and Christensen are about to say goodbye to Barca. Whether Ferran Torres will remain at Camp Nou depends on the offers he receives. Araujo, De Jong, Balde, and Kounde are in a similar situation.
Barca (79 points) currently leads La Liga, almost certainly securing the championship this season, as they are 9 points ahead of Real Madrid with 7 rounds remaining.