German Hansi Flick, former coach of the German national team and Bayern Munich, arrived at Barcelona Sports City in preparation for taking over a job for the Catalan club.
Flick is preparing to sign Barcelona coaching contracts, succeeding Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez, who left his position at the end of the current season.
Mundo Deportivo revealed that Flick’s staff will include former Bayern goalkeeping coach Tony Tapalovic, and former German national team assistant coach Marcus Sorge.
The date of Barcelona’s announcement of the appointment of its new coach has not yet been revealed, but it has been reported that the official presentation of him will take place at a later stage.
According to information received from the Spanish newspaper “Sport”, which revealed the happiest duo in Barcelona with the appointment of Hansi Flick as coach of the team.
The newspaper indicated that the first player most happy with Flick’s arrival is Polish Robert Lewandowski, the player who performed at the best level in his career under the leadership of the German coach at Bayern Munich.
Lewandowski said: “Wait for a historic season for Barcelona under Flick’s leadership. He loves challenges.”
The newspaper added that the second player is Brazilian Vitor Roque, who will get his chance after being constantly sidelined by Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez.
