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Joan Laporta: 'Deco convinced us to sign Flick'

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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that sporting director Deco was instrumental in appointing Hansi Flick as head coach.

"Deco convinced us to sign Flick. He said Hansi was the perfect person to lead this team. We have great players and give the coach full trust," Laporta told Marca.

He praised Flick’s professionalism, discipline, and empathetic approach, noting, "He’s demanding but knows the limits."

Flick, who joined in summer 2024, led Barcelona to a treble in his debut season, winning the Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and La Liga with 85 points and 97 goals in 36 matches.