FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick said he intends to block any late-window departures from his squad, underscoring that both midfielders Marc Casado and Fermín López remain in his plans for the 2025-26 campaign. “I spoke with Casado; he does not want to leave and I want him to stay. The season will be long and we need every player,” Flick told reporters on Friday. The German coach delivered a similar message regarding López, stressing that the club’s congested calendar requires depth across all positions. Barcelona open the La Liga weekend away to Levante on Saturday night as they look to extend an unbeaten start to the season.