Hansi Flick has reportedly rejected the chance to join Chelsea, with the 59-year-old having his heart set on moving to Barcelona.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Hansi Flick was the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino this summer due to differences behind the scenes. However, the 59-year-old treble-winning manager has rejected Chelsea as he is keen on joining Barcelona.
Hansi Flick has been one of the most highly sought-after managers in the last few years. The German tactician was an unknown quantity in the coaching sphere before he took charge of Bayern Munich as an emergency replacement for Niko Kovac in 2019.
Flick began his spell with Germany on a high. But things started to unravel after a few months, and Die Mannschaft bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the group stage. Flick’s stint with his national side ended in September 2023, and he has been a free agent since then. However, his stock is as high as ever, with Chelsea and Barcelona interested in him.
Chelsea’s interest in Hansi Flick comes in the wake of reports that Mauricio Pochettino will leave the West London outfit imminently. The Argentine tactician has had his differences with the board members at the club. So, the Blues are scouring the market for a new manager, with Flick among their prospective targets.
