Previous manager Xavi wanted a big name in the position, but the closest he got was bringing a then 32-year-old Ilkay Gundogan in from Manchester City in the summer of 2023. Gundogan ended up starting 33 La Liga matches and nine Champions League games for Barca in 2023-24.

Halfway through his first season at FC Barcelona, manager Hansi Flick has embraced the tradition of blooding young players from La Masia, having handed debuts and first-team breakthroughs to several

So, what does success look like for Hansi Flick this season? With a trophy already in the cabinet and Barca still competing in three tournaments (LaLiga, Champions League, and the Copa del Rey), fans are understandably salivating at the prospect of adding more silverware.