‘That’s what he changed’ – Pedri reveals Barcelona’s biggest transformation under Hansi Flick

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Hansi Flick head coach of Barcelona and Pedri central midfield of Barcelona and Spain celebrate the victory after winning during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on April 11, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images

Barcelona midfielder Pedri has spoken about Hansi Flick while on World Cup duty with Spain and the changes the German has made at the club during his time in charge.

Pedri says that Flick tweaked his position at Barcelona but also feels the way he changed the team’s entire mentality was key to their recent success.

“Above all, he started putting me at the base of the attack so I’d be in contact with the ball. It’s true that, for example, Luis Enrique also asked me to drop deep, to get on the ball and feel comfortable there,” he told AS.

“But Flick changed my position on the field and, above all, he instilled in us a winning mentality, a competitive one.

“That’s what he’s really changed, and he’s transformed the team’s mentality. We have to thank him; he’s changed Barça’s mentality.”

Barcelona have won two La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey and a couple of Spanish Super Cup since Flick took charge. He signed a contract extension in the summer and will be gunning for more trophies with Barcelona in 2026-27.

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