The 22-year-old is finding opportunities difficult to come by during the current campaign, but his position at the club is not considered under threat. Neither Barcelona's sporting department nor the player is looking to arrange a departure.
Gavi has accumulated 229 minutes across nine appearances, five in LaLiga and four in the Champions League. He has started only twice, reflecting the competition for places in Flick's midfield.
Pedri and Rodri have been the preferred central pairing, while Marc Bernal has also been used when either is unavailable. Bernal's involvement alongside Pedri in the recent match against Atlético Madrid illustrated how difficult it has become for Gavi to secure a regular starting place.
There are further obstacles to finding a role elsewhere in the team. Fermín López and Dani Olmo have been competing for the more advanced midfield position, leaving Gavi with few straightforward routes into the starting XI.
His reduced involvement has attracted attention from other clubs, with Napoli and Bayern Munich among those reported to have shown interest. However, that interest has not changed the player's position.
Gavi joined Barcelona's academy from Real Betis in 2015 and has since made 175 appearances for the first team. His commitment to the club remains strong, even though he would clearly prefer to be playing more regularly.
Flick continues to value the midfielder's technical ability and personality, while the player believes the demanding schedule ahead could create further opportunities. Barcelona expect to rotate more frequently as the campaign progresses, potentially giving Gavi a greater share of the workload.
His relationship with the coach also remains positive. Gavi has previously described Flick as being like a father to him, and their embrace after Barcelona's victory over Atlético Madrid was another indication that the lack of playing time has not damaged their connection.
For now, the situation is one of patience rather than an impending transfer. Gavi wants a bigger role, but his priority remains establishing himself at Barcelona rather than pursuing an exit.