The player said ‘no’ to Barcelona and chose to join Real Madrid and play alongside Vinicius Junior

Hansi Flick took over as Barcelona’s head coach at the start of the season, and since then, the team has made notable strides in performance. Flick has successfully introduced an appealing and effective playing style, achieving positive results in the early matches, which has helped him build strong relationships with the players, thanks to his vast experience in European football.

However, despite this promising start, Flick now faces a significant challenge: strengthening the squad with high-quality signings to take the team’s performance to the next level.

According to the Catalan newspaper *Sport*, Canadian left-back Alphonso Davies, a key player at Bayern Munich, is one of Flick’s primary targets. Securing Davies would be a crucial move, especially with Barcelona needing a left-back since Jordi Alba’s departure. The absence of a player with Davies’ attributes has been evident in recent games, and his arrival was expected to enhance both the defense and attack.

Initially, it seemed that Davies was inclined to join Barcelona, attracted by the club’s history, style, and the chance to work under Flick. However, recent reports suggest that the Canadian full-back has had a surprising change of heart and now prefers to move to Real Madrid.

The influence of Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid’s style of play have played a key role in this decision. Vinicius has become a central figure in Madrid’s attack, which has influenced Davies to reconsider his options and opt for a move to the Spanish capital.

This unexpected shift is a significant blow to Barcelona and Hansi Flick, as losing a player of Davies’ caliber to a direct rival is a major setback. If Davies joins Real Madrid, Barcelona will need to find a replacement in the transfer market to fill the void in defense.

These developments complicate Flick’s task of securing a suitable left-back, putting additional pressure on the club’s sporting director to identify a player who can strengthen the defense in the near future.