Hansi Flick Wants FC Barcelona To Prioritise A Number 9 Overall

BusinessSportsMoneyHansi Flick Wants FC Barcelona To Prioritise A Number 9 OverallByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 02, 2026, 06:03am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Hansi Flick wants to see FC Barcelona prioritise the signing of a new number 9 above all.Getty ImagesFC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick sees a new number 9 as the top priority for his team moving forward into 2026/2027.With a domestic-double-winning season wrapping up on May 23, Barça have been busy repleneshing a squad that wants a first Champions League crown since 2015 after clinching five out of the six trophies on offer in Spain across the German’s first two terms.Already, we’ve seen the Catalans land left winger Anthony Gordon for $93 million (€80 million) in quick fashion, which provides immediate competition for star player Raphinha and possibly Marcus Rashford if the Englishman’s $35 million (€30 million) buy option is activated before a loan arrangement with Manchester United expires on June 30.While we’ve had reports of Flick giving his thumbs up to a potential free transfer pursuit of midfielder and right winger Bernardo Silva when his Manchester City conract expires on said date, the manager is giving ‘total priority’ to a new number 9 according to Mundo Deportivo.ForbesBarcelona Boss Flick Approves Bernardo Silva Free TransferBy Tom SandersonMORE FOR YOUFlick wants a new frontman at FC BarcelonaWith modern day legend Robert Lewandowski set to depart at the end of the month, Barça evidently needs a new number 9 worthy of filling the Pole’s boots.Thankfully, Flick and Sporting Director Deco, who have worked so well together during a shared tenure in their respective positions, are in agreement that the number one target should be Julian Alvarez.Barça hav...