Laporta has admitted he did want to bring in Flick previously and is glad to have ... he was with the German national team,” he said. “Deco and Bojan spoke with him before signing him.

Laporta explained how Flick was "brought in by our director of football and the sports commission decided that he had to be our coach". "Deco already told me that he was confident he would work ...

"Once we were able to talk to him, thinking it was time, Deco decided 'yes'." Laporta added on Flick's lack of Catalan: "I think everything that is being said is good, but it is better that he ...

Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits they're delighted with new coach Hansi Flick's instant impact ... "Our priority was to bring Dani Olmo, Deco had told us this time and time again.

As part of his recent media interaction, Laporta praised Hansi Flick and his team for showing patience and maintaining faith in the board during the torrential weeks that just passed.

They still cannot sign anyone, but key renewals have been finalised (or are close to being finalised) by sporting director Deco. Flick has not been involved in these processes, but he has been ...