Story byBarça: Hansi Flick puts the pressure on for this BVB defenderFoot AfricaThu, December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM UTC·1 min readBarça: Hansi Flick's clear demand to the boardBarça: Hansi Flick puts the pressure on for this BVB defenderFC Barcelona, solid leaders after 15 matchdays, are nevertheless still showing signs of defensive fragility, having already conceded 17 goals. Aware of this weakness, Hansi Flick has asked the board to explore the market in order to strengthen the heart of the defense. According to information from Fichajes, the German coach has identified a very specific target: Nico Schlotterbeck, the 25-year-old Borussia Dortmund pillar who is under contract until 2027. The central defender, currently in his third Bundesliga season, seems open to a move, as talks over a contract extension have been put on hold.