Hansi Flick’s Barcelona system explained by €55 million summer signing

Barcelona have started the 2024/25 season on a bright side, winning their first three matches convincingly.

Dani Olmo who joined the Spanish side in a deal worth an initial €55 million ($60m) scored on his debut as Hansi Flick continue to prove his tactics and knowledge of the game. Flick has found a new style of football that is somewhat different from the usual Barcelona way.

Now, speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona new signing Dani Olmo shed light on the tactical approach that Flick takes and what he asks of his players on the pitch.

Dani Olmo celebrates during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas  (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)

“Hansi Flick wants us to press for 90 minutes, to dominate for 90 mintues. We have to be in very good physical shape to do that, but the team is doing it perfectly,” shared Olmo.

“Our pre-season was very good. Both those who were in America and those who joined later. The team is in full physical condition to do what the manager asks of us,” he added.

Giving an insight into what type of character the new Barcelona manager is, the Spanish international further added:

“Hansi Flick is a very clear, approachable coach, who will be there to help you or explain anything you need. He is also very ambitious, very ambitious, and he has winning in his sights and that is the only thing he wants, both him and his staff.”

After scoring the match winner against Rayo Vallecano on his debut, Olmo will be eager to continue his good form when Barcelona take on Real Valladolid later this week.