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Hansi Flick loses Julio Tous as physical preparation expert at Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:29 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Hansi Flick loses Julio Tous as physical preparation expert at Barcelona
Summary

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will part ways with physical preparation expert Julio Tous ahead of the 2026/2027 season. Although Tous will leave the first team, he will work with La Masia's U18s and in other club departments. His exit comes amid reported disagreements with Flick, with the coach seeking a shift in approach. Holger Broich will replace Tous and is expected to help enhance the team's fitness ahead of the new season.

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  • •Julio Tous is leaving the first team but will stay with Barcelona.
  • •Holger Broich replaces Tous as physical preparation expert.
  • •Barcelona retained La Liga but struggled in the Champions League.
  • •Flick and Tous reportedly had differences in their approach.
  • •Broich previously worked with Flick at Bayern Munich.
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FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is set to lose a key member of staff ahead of the upcoming 2026/2027 season.

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