Barcelona open the door for Arteta to succeed Flick in the future

Barcelona still believes in the possibility of Spanish coach Mikel Arteta taking charge of the first team in the future, despite Hansi Flick continuing to lead the coaching staff at present, according to reports from within the club.

Mikel Arteta is highly regarded at Barcelona, both for his tactical ideas and the way he has succeeded in building a competitive team at Arsenal, alongside his good knowledge of Spanish football and his previous connection with the Catalan club.

This interest is not linked to an immediate decision regarding the managerial position, as Flick continues to lead Barcelona, while the club's officials view Arteta as a potential option for the future should the German coach's era come to an end.

Mikel Arteta's inclusion in Barcelona's future plans confirms that the club is preparing for a post-Julian Nagelsmann era, with the Spanish coach remaining one of the names that could earn the management's trust when the time comes to search for a new leader for the sporting project.