Flick didn't come at the most difficult time, if you look at the situation in which Xavi came to Barcelona, then it was much more difficult for him because he had to assemble a team when Barcelona's results were much worse. And now Barcelona looks like a team, and only a few positions need to be strengthened, so Flick has much less work to do. Xavi worked in exactly the same situation, when the team was going through difficult times, and there was no money. Flick said that he does not need new transfers, but despite this, they want to get Nico Williams.
Barcelona is broke now so I consider it as the most difficult time honestly.
They can't sign anyone comfortably while their direct rival Real Madrid is even bringing players like Mbappe. Don't you think there is a huge difference?Therefore Hansi Flick also can't make his own transfer plans easily. He just has to make do with what he has in his hands. I can't say Barcelona squad quality is near Real Madrid now. If Williams also doesn't sign for them then another tough season is waiting for them. By saying tough I mean the title competition. I would still expect them to finish at the second position of course. Girona did great but I doubt their consistency. Atletico Madrid are also not that competitive for top 2 these days.