Flick draws a line under Dro saga as Barça move on from PSG snub
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has finally addressed the Dro situation, choosing restraint while expressing disappointment over the player's PSG move.
Hansi Flick has finally broken his silence on the Dro situation, though not quite with the explosive comments some Barcelona fans were hoping for.
Keeping his powder dry
The German gaffer had previously promised to speak about the Dro case, creating a fair bit of anticipation around his press conference. But when push came to shove, Flick opted for a more cautious approach - proper sensible, that - and kept his cards close to his chest.
Rather than going into the nitty-gritty of what transpired, he simply expressed his disappointment over the situation. It seems the Barcelona manager had genuine belief in Dro’s potential at the Catalan club and was properly gutted when the player chose to leg it to Paris Saint-Germain instead.
Trust issues
Flick had apparently put his faith in the youngster, believing he had a bright future at Camp Nou. That trust makes the player’s decision to jump ship for the Parisian outfit all the more disappointing from the Barça perspective.
“I had said I would talk about it, but I’ve…” Flick began before apparently deciding against elaborating further - a telling moment that speaks volumes about how the club is handling this transfer disappointment.
Moving forward
The manager’s restrained response suggests Barcelona are keen to draw a line under the whole Dro episode and focus on the players who are committed to the blaugrana cause. Rather than dwelling on those who’ve done the off, Flick appears determined to concentrate on building with the squad at his disposal.
For Barcelona fans hoping for some juicy details or perhaps a bit of the old verbals aimed at PSG’s direction, they’ll be left wanting. But perhaps that’s for the best as the club looks to move forward rather than getting bogged down in transfer drama.