Yamal is not alone in Barcelona’s plight for European success, though. The teenager has the help of Raphinha, who recorded a staggering 56 goal contributions under Flick, and Robert Lewandowski, who found the back of the net 42 times last season.

Barcelona were running out of patience with Nico Williams and his agent before the Spain international commited his future to Athletic Club by signing a new long-term contract. Williams was once again closely linked with a move to the Blaugrana this summer after transfer talks broke down last year,