Official: Barcelona Extends Contract with Flick
The Spanish football club Barcelona has officially announced the extension of the contract with head coach Hansi-Dieter Flick until the summer of 2027. This was reported on the club's official website.
The 60-year-old German specialist, who took charge of Barcelona in the summer of 2024, initially signed a contract until June 2026. However, due to the team's impressive results in the 2024/25 season, the club's management decided to extend the agreement for an additional year. Under Flick's leadership, the Blaugrana achieved significant success, winning all three domestic trophies: La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. Additionally, the team showcased outstanding performances against arch-rivals Real Madrid, securing four victories and scoring a total of 16 goals during the season.As noted by Barcelona's vice-president Rafa Yuste, the announcement of Flick's new contract was planned for the week following May 16, 2025, underscoring the club's confidence in continued cooperation with the coach. Club president Joan Laporta also confirmed that an agreement on the extension was reached back in January 2025, highlighting Flick's reliability and professionalism. Laporta noted that the German coach had previously declined an offer to join Barcelona due to his commitments to the German national team, demonstrating his dedication.Flick, who previously coached Bayern Munich and the German national team, led Bayern to victories in the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, German Super Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. His work at Barcelona has been highly praised by fans and management for his aggressive, attacking style of play and the team's ability to dominate in key matches.According to insider Fabrizio Romano, all details of the new contract were finalized in May 2025, with the official signing taking place shortly thereafter. The new agreement not only extends Flick's tenure with the club but also includes a salary increase, reflecting Barcelona's desire to retain the coach amidst potential interest from competitors."We are proud that Hansi Flick will continue to lead our team. His vision and methods have elevated Barcelona to a new level, and we are confident that more successes lie ahead," the club stated.The extension of Flick's contract is a significant step for Barcelona, which is striving for stability and the continuation of its successful trajectory under the leadership of one of the most decorated coaches of modern times.
