After a triumphant 2024/25 campaign that saw Barcelona secure a **domestic treble**, the club’s leadership is setting its sights on **European glory**. With the Champions League now firmly in their crosshairs, strategic squad reinforcement has become a priority — and head coach **Hansi Flick** is wasting no time.
According to *Mundo Deportivo*, Flick is keen on reuniting with **Ivan Perisic**, a player he previously managed during their time together at **Bayern Munich**. Despite initial hesitation from sporting director **Deco** and club president **Joan Laporta**, Flick is pushing hard for the move — and crucially, Perisic is fully on board.
The **36-year-old Croatian winger** has just completed a stellar season with **PSV Eindhoven**, where he played a pivotal role in their **Eredivisie title win**, scoring **16 goals** and registering **11 assists** in 35 league matches. Now a free agent, Perisic represents a **low-risk, high-reward option** — both in terms of cost and impact.
Perisic’s desire to remain competitive at the highest level, particularly with an eye on **retaining his place in Croatia’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup**, makes Barcelona an ideal destination. He has reportedly **agreed to lower wage demands** to ease the move, further endearing him to Flick’s plans and the club’s financial constraints.
While Deco and Laporta initially questioned the logic of signing an older player during a youth-centric rebuild, Flick views Perisic’s experience, professionalism, and tactical versatility as **invaluable for balancing the squad**, especially for European nights. He sees the veteran as a strong locker room presence who can mentor younger stars like **Lamine Yamal** and **Fermín López**, while still delivering quality performances.
Perisic is one of **four key targets** currently under review by Barcelona’s management. The other names include:
* **Juan Garcia**, Espanyol’s talented young goalkeeper;
* **Luis Díaz** of Liverpool, who could join if Gerard Martin departs;
* **Alejandro Grimaldo**, Bayer Leverkusen’s attacking full-back.
Together, these targets reflect a broader summer strategy: **blending experience with youth** to create a deeper, more dynamic squad capable of challenging on all fronts — particularly in Europe.
Should Perisic complete the move, it would not only be a personal reunion for Flick but also a strong statement that **Barcelona’s ambitions for continental dominance are as serious as ever**.
