Hansi Flick expresses confidence in Barcelona's young center-backs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has endorsed Gerard Martín and Álvaro Cortés as key center-back options for the upcoming season. Martín, who transitioned from left-back, aims to solidify his role in defense after a successful second half last season. Cortés impressed during preseason and is viewed as a reliable part of the first team. Despite potential interest in players like Aymeric Laporte and Cristian Romero, Flick seems satisfied with his current defenders. The focus now shifts to how these young players perform as Barcelona prepares for the new campaign.
- •Hansi Flick has complete confidence in Gerard Martín and Álvaro Cortés.
- •Martín aims to solidify his place as a center-back after last season's success.
- •Cortés made his debut in May and has impressed during preseason.
- •Flick is currently not pursuing additional center-back signings.
- •Barcelona prepares for the upcoming LaLiga season with these young defenders.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick has “complete confidence” in Gerard Martín and Álvaro Cortés as Barcelona center-back options
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