Barça's successes this season have a lot to do with the decisions Hansi Flick has made. The German coach has backed Casadó in midfield and Cubarsí in the center of defense from day one. However, his two greatest successes have been Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.
The "11", who was about to leave the Catalan club in the summer, has managed to turn things around and become untouchable for Hansi Flick. Meanwhile, the La Masia gem has finally broken out and has made it onto the list of possible Ballon d'Or winners.
Hansi Flick's favorite kid under the spotlight
FC Barcelona's wings have brought the team a lot of joy this season, and Flick wants everything to stay the same. That's why he has requested a new signing to give Lamine Yamal and Raphinha some rest and thus avoid possible injuries.
Names like Luis Díaz or Nico Williams have been mentioned to fill this vacancy, but the reality is that they're too good to sit on the bench. In this scenario, Flick had requested to consider bringing in an old acquaintance, his favorite kid, with whom he keeps a great relationship and who would accept being a substitute at Barça. We're talking about Leroy Sané.
Competition emerges from London for Leroy Sané
The Bayern winger coincided with Hansi Flick on the German national team, and both keep a great relationship. That's why, after learning that Leroy Sané won't renew his contract and will leave Bayern for free this summer, Flick requested his signing.
However, what he didn't expect was the German player's decision, who prefers to go to the Premier League. Tottenham appears to be his destination, which will leave Raphinha and Lamine Yamal as the only alternatives.
Leroy Sané's proven talent in the Premier League
Leroy Sané, 28 years old, already knows what it's like to shine in England. During his time at Manchester City (2016-2020), he left a deep mark with his speed, dribbling, and ability to break defensive lines.
With Pep Guardiola, he managed to win two Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, and two League Cups. The winger scored 39 goals and provided 45 assists.
That previous experience in English soccer makes him an especially interesting option for Tottenham. The North London side would look to strengthen their attacking line with proven talent and without needing to pay a transfer fee.