Barcelona star rebels against Hansi Flick and refuses to leave
According to Spanish media reports, one player has defied coach Hansi Flick’s plans, stating he has no intention of leaving Barcelona in January, despite his limited playing time. This player is Pablo Torre, who has been one of the top candidates to exit the club due to his lack of consistent appearances in the starting lineup this season.
Torre started the season relatively well, particularly after several teammates like Dani Olmo, Fermin López, Gavi, and Frenkie de Jong were injured, giving him a chance to play in key matches. However, once these players recovered, Torre vanished from Flick’s plans. Despite some strong performances, including scoring three goals, his future at Barcelona seems uncertain.
At 21, Torre needs regular playing time to grow and become a key figure in the team. However, Flick appears reluctant to provide him with more opportunities. Competition for his position has increased, and there are concerns about his off-field behavior. Joan Laporta and Deco have warned him to change his lifestyle, especially his nightlife, but there has been no change. This issue has strained his relationship with the coach, causing Flick to bench him.
Although Torre has only been used as a substitute in recent matches, and it’s clear this will not change, he has told Barcelona’s management that he does not plan to leave in the upcoming transfer window, despite receiving tempting offers for both loans and transfers. Torre seems unwilling to move mid-season, and no offer has convinced him to leave.
As a result, Pablo Torre has become a significant problem in the Barcelona dressing room, openly defying Flick and rejecting the idea of leaving. This situation puts the club’s management in a tough spot, as Laporta and Deco must urgently address this issue, which could escalate if the situation remains unchanged in the coming weeks.