Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has imposed a stringent new punctuality rule on his squad, backing his demand for discipline wBarcelona’s Flick introduces €40,000 matchday fine for late playersith a €40,000 fine for any player who arrives late on matchday.

The policy, revealed publicly by forward Ferran Torres in a television appearance on El Hormiguero and relayed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, marks one of the clearest signs yet of Flick’s determination to reshape the culture inside the Barcelona dressing room. According to Torres, the German manager has “changed the rules on arriving late” and made it explicit that lateness on the day of a game will carry a €40,000 penalty.

Such a figure is substantial even by elite football standards and is designed to send a message that preparation begins long before kick-off. Flick, who built his reputation on meticulous organisation and high standards at Bayern Munich and with the German national team, is understood to view punctuality as a non-negotiable element of professionalism.

Within the club, the fine is being interpreted as part of a broader framework of rules covering behaviour, training intensity and off-pitch conduct. Barcelona have long operated with internal codes of discipline, but Flick’s arrival has brought a more codified and, in some areas, harsher regime aimed at eliminating what he sees as avoidable distractions.

The timing of the measure is significant. Barcelona are leading the La Liga standings, narrowly ahead of Real Madrid, after a convincing 3-0 victory over Levante. With the title race finely balanced and expectations high following recent investment in the squad, Flick is keen to ensure that focus does not slip in the smallest details.

Inside the camp, the rule is also viewed as a way to level the playing field between star names and younger players. By setting a fixed, high fine and applying it uniformly, Flick is signalling that status will not buy leniency. The intention is to foster a culture in which every player, regardless of salary or profile, is held to the same standard.

For a club that has often been defined by its attacking flair, Flick’s approach underlines a different kind of statement: that discipline, timekeeping and respect for collective routines are now central pillars of Barcelona’s pursuit of success.