FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has introduced a strict punctuality rule that carries a hefty €40,000 fine for any player who turns up late on matchday.
The decision, revealed this week by Ferran Torres, highlights the German coach’s no-nonsense approach as Barcelona chase domestic glory.
Speaking to El Hormiguero, Torres said, “Hansi Flick has just changed the rules on arriving late. If it’s matchday and you’re late, you have to pay a €40,000 fine.”
The comments were first highlighted by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano on 𝕏, and they quickly set tongues wagging among supporters.
Barcelona currently sit top of La Liga, one point clear of fierce rivals Real Madrid, following a commanding 3-0 win over Levante on Sunday.
Away from the touchline, Barcelona’s transfer strategy for the summer window is also coming into sharper focus.
According to reports in SPORT, the club hierarchy has undertaken a thorough internal assessment before settling on what they believe is the most sensible course of action: triggering the €30 million option to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis.
The English forward, who arrived with questions hanging over his recent form, has answered them swiftly. Drafted straight into the starting eleven following an injury to Raphinha, Rashford was denied the luxury of a gentle introduction. Instead, he was thrust into high-stakes fixtures and responded with composure.
Initially, Sporting director Deco and his recruitment team were not convinced that the purchase option would be exercised. They needed to see whether Rashford could rediscover the sharpness and authority that once defined his game. So far, he has scored ten goals and provided twelve assists.
As the report puts it, “Barça have weighed up the pros and cons, analysed the options on the market, and come to a clear conclusion: the €30 million asking price for Rashford (they will try to lower that amount, although it will not be easy) is the most sensible move for Barça’s interests.”
