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Reports: Barcelona Lines Up Enrique and Arteta as Potential Successors to Hansi Flick

The speculation reflects contingency planning linked to uncertainty over Joan Laporta's 2026 presidential race.

Overview

  • Spanish outlet Sport is cited as the source for the succession list, echoed by Sportbild, Ran and SPORT1, and none of the parties have issued official confirmation.
  • Hansi Flick remains the incumbent with a contract through summer 2027 after winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa in his first season.
  • Sport names Luis Enrique and Mikel Arteta as leading options; Enrique previously coached Barcelona and is reportedly not opposed to a return.
  • Both Enrique at PSG and Arteta at Arsenal are under contract until 2027, a constraint that would complicate any near‑term move.
  • Flick has publicly tied his future to the club’s political leadership, with Joan Laporta saying the 2026 election will be his final campaign.