He wants to return to Barça and he's already called Hansi Flick! Pau Cubarsí celebrates it

Barça is starting to reconnect with feelings they've been seeking for a long time. The culé team has regained solidity and, although there's still work to be done, the defense is becoming more organized and consistent. Hansi Flick has managed to make the back line more compact, minimizing mistakes and ensuring that the young players take on responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed.

Pau Cubarsí is showing an increasingly reliable version and is managing to take the lead. In addition, the improvement of the unit allows the team to feel more secure during transitions, an aspect that had weighed them down for many matches. The best version shown by the academy graduate has reduced defensive chaos and this is evident in the play, in the results, and in the growing confidence within the culé locker room.

The most desired call for Hansi Flick and Pau Cubarsí takes place

Even so, Hansi Flick is aware that the squad still needs specific profiles to complete that defensive rebuild. Injuries and periods of inconsistency have shown that having reliable alternatives is essential in such a demanding season. That's why any move or intention from a former player to return sparks interest within the coaching staff.

In this context, several sources indicate that Íñigo Martínez has taken an unexpected step: he reportedly called Hansi Flick directly to express his desire to return to FC Barcelona. The Basque center-back understands that the club is going through a process in which he could contribute experience, leadership, and composure in decisive moments. His departure wasn't linked to sporting issues, but rather to the club's financial needs, so his return is possible.

Íñigo Martínez's intention has surprised the fans, who would be delighted with his return. Pau Cubarsí as well, but the reality is very different from the dreams. It seems that the Basque's return is much more complicated than it appears.

Pau Cubarsí knows it won't be easy

The main problem for this operation to take place is clear: LaLiga's Financial Fair Play. Barça is still working with very tight margins and any addition must fit into an almost millimetric numerical framework. Although Íñigo Martínez is willing, turning that intention into a real signing is a much more complex story.

Even so, the news has been well received by part of the locker room. Pau Cubarsí, who shared minutes with Íñigo Martínez and learned from him, celebrates that his former teammate wants to return. He acknowledges his value as a mentor and his impact on the growth of the young center-backs.