Barcelona Manager Hansi Flick Hesitant on Luis Díaz Signing

Barcelona is considering strengthening its attack, with Liverpool Luis Díaz as a potential signing. However, manager Hansi Flick is unconvinced, citing Díaz age (28) as a concern, preferring younger talents. Flick favors Athletic Bilbao 22-year-old Nico Williams, who shares strong chemistry with Barça young stars. AC Milan Rafael Leão is also on the club radar.

After being the subject of frequent transfer rumors, Luis Díaz's potential move to Barcelona seems uncertain, with manager Hansi Flick reportedly not convinced by the Colombian winger. While Díaz is well-liked by Barcelona’s higher-ups, Flick has reservations due to the player’s age. At 28, Díaz is seen more as a short-term solution rather than a long-term prospect, which doesn’t align with Flick's strategy of signing younger players who can improve significantly over the coming years.

Flick's preferred target is 22-year-old Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, a player who has shown potential and enjoys good chemistry with Barcelona's young talents, such as Lamine Yamal. Another potential candidate for Barcelona is AC Milan’s Rafael Leão, whose name has also been mentioned in connection with the club. These younger, high-potential players align better with Flick's vision of building a sustainable and competitive squad for the future.

As Barcelona seeks to strengthen its forward line, the club’s transfer strategy appears to focus on acquiring players with significant upside, which may ultimately exclude Díaz, whose current age and development trajectory don’t meet Flick's criteria for major signings.