“We have to avoid stupid decisions in the transfer market” – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick

“We have to avoid stupid decisions in the transfer market” – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has warned that they must avoid ‘stupid decisions’ in the transfer market this summer if they are to win the Champions League. Ahead of the summer window, Flick also commented that he and Director of Football Deco have ‘clear ideas’ on their plans for their activity.

The Catalan side are still recovering from their Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid, but with a hefty advantage in La Liga, much of the media talk is about possible transfer plans in the summer. Flick told the media that his side had to be perfect in the transfer market to win the Champions League.

“For me its a big dream. There are two things in life that I want, that we win the Champions League, and we have a fantastic team for the next years. You know how I always say, we have to make the right decision about the transfer period, don’t make stupid decisions, we must be perfect. The team is young, and we have a lot of potential, also to get better and better. We have a good structure.”

Barcelona miss Inigo Martinez leadership

One of the major losses for Barcelona last season was that of Inigo Martinez, who left on a free for Al-Nassr. It has been reported that their priority for this summer is now an experienced left-footed centre-back, the exact characteristics of Martinez.

“Last season, we had Inigo [Martinez]. And he was a great leader, and so this is also what we are learning from, so we need also players to have this leadership on the pitch. This is important. It’s about speaking, saying one-two metres here, speaking to each other. In training, I’m really happy, but in the Champions League, we need this. Players who are mature, who are able to show where we have to go on the pitch. This is important.”