Barcelona restructures football department under Deco and Hansi Flick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
FC Barcelona has approved a restructuring of their football department to enhance coordination between the first team and Barça Atletic. The decision, made during a board meeting on July 30, 2026, aims to create a unified pathway for player development. Sporting director Deco will oversee all transfer decisions for Barça Atletic, while head coach Hansi Flick will collaborate closely with Barça Atletic coach Juliano Belletti. This initiative also seeks to address issues such as injury prevention by harmonizing training methodologies across all teams at the club.
- •Barcelona integrates Barça Atletic with the first team's operational framework.
- •Deco gains comprehensive control over transfer decisions for Barça Atletic.
- •Hansi Flick and Juliano Belletti will work closely on player training.
- •The initiative aims to improve injury prevention and streamline management.
- •17 academy players are currently involved in first team pre-season training.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Deco and Hansi Flick gain greater control in Barcelona’s new football structure
"FC Barcelona have approved a significant restructuring of their football department, bringing Barça Atletic under the same operational framework as the first team. The decision, ratified during Wedne...
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