Hansi Flick on the signing of a '9': "We know we have to do something"

On Monday, August 3, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick acknowledged that the club is actively working to sign a new center-forward to complete the squad for the upcoming season. Speaking as the team concluded the first half of their preseason at St. George's Park in England to return to Barcelona, Flick admitted that he and the club's sporting management recognize the necessity to take action regarding the position.

The search for a new striker comes in the context of roster changes, specifically following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and the potential transfer of Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). While awaiting reinforcements to secure at least one dedicated '9' in the squad, Flick utilized the England training camp to give playing time to the club's youth academy players (canteranos).