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Bombshell! Luis Enrique sets 5 conditions to coach Barça: 'I want...'

Luis Enrique will only agree to coach Barça, according to Don Balón, if the Catalan club meets five key conditions

Although the atmosphere at Barça is positive, Flick's future is increasingly making headlines in the Catalan press. The German signed a brilliant first season with a domestic treble that will remain in the fans' memory for many years. In his second season, his Barça team is still competing at the highest European level, although they show defensive shortcomings that affect the results.

It is clear that the club's situation is far from critical, but there are already voices claiming that Hansi Flick could step down when the current season ends. Prominent figures in the Barça community have expressed doubts about his continuity, commenting that the accumulated wear could be the main reason for his exhaustion. Meanwhile, Deco and Laporta should start moving in the market in search of a new coach for Barça.

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There is talk that Flick could leave Barça this summer | Europa Press, E-Noticies

Luis Enrique is the plan B

The name most favored by the Barça board is clear: Luis Enrique, currently at PSG, is seen as the ideal candidate to take over Barça's bench if Flick decides to leave. The Asturian already managed the club in its brightest era and keeps a certain sympathy with the board. In addition, his offensive style and ambition could revitalize the hunger of a squad in need of titles.

According to Don Balón, Luis Enrique has put five mandatory conditions on the table to return to Barça. The demands include two new signings and three significant departures. Although not all the names have been leaked, the idea is to urgently reshape the team's structure to adapt it to a more aggressive, faster, and more physical style.

Luis Enrique knows exactly what he would do with the current Barça

The two additions Luis Enrique is requesting would be strategic: a box-to-box midfielder and a full-back with attacking ability and aggression. The three departures would be aimed at footballers with a less intense profile or who don't fit that high-pressing model. The goal is to recover the dynamic, vertical, and direct style that characterized his previous spells.

For now, it seems unlikely that Flick will decide to leave in the summer despite the rumors. It is even more complicated for Luis Enrique to return to Camp Nou. Many things would have to happen for this scenario to become a reality, but the rumors are spreading with increasing strength; in the world of soccer, nothing can be guaranteed.

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