In this video
- Flick said he felt the passion from the first day, from the fans, the president and everyone who works at the club. He said they also want to give everything to take the club maybe to the next stage.
- When he decided to become a coach, Flick followed Barcelona because they played fantastic football and developed players. He said he also studied a lot about the Netherlands' football school.
- Flick said quality normally drops a little when young players come in for absent internationals, but here you cannot feel it. He asked for quality, intensity and focus, and they bring it 100%.
- Flick said he has a really good connection with Deco, who does a fantastic job. Sometimes you bring in a player who can win a match, but there are good young players too, and developing them is the job.
“We want to be always active.”
- Flick said fitness is the first thing at the moment, but much of it is done with the ball. He thinks the way they work is totally different from before, and said being fit is crucial for him.
- Flick said he had a sports shop and was invited by Nike, as a top seller of team-sport products in Germany, to a match in Barcelona. Sitting in the stand, he said one day he wanted to coach there.
Barcelona’s new head coach Hansi Flick opens up about his emotional start at FC Barcelona — going from sitting in the Camp Nou stands 20 years ago to leading training sessions at the club he’s always admired.
From the first day, he felt the passion flowing through every part of Barcelona — from the president to the fans, to the La Masia academy that continues producing world-class talents. The coach praises the club’s philosophy of developing young stars who step in seamlessly, maintaining Barcelona’s unique style.
He shares how his coaching vision was shaped by studying Dutch football schools and offensive tactical systems, blending fitness, technical mastery, and intelligent high pressing. The preseason training has pushed players hard — but also revealed just how strong and ready even the youngest Barça stars already are.
With strong support from Deco and a clear long-term plan, Barcelona’s new project is built on passion, development, and pure football identity.
This isn’t just another coaching job — it’s a dream come true.
