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Hansi Flick has expressed his intention to extend his stay at Barcelona after leading the club to the league title.
The German coach said he feels “in the right place” and is already aiming for further success.
Barcelona boss confirms long-term commitment
Flick has confirmed he will extend his contract with Barcelona until 2028 following the club’s league title triumph. The announcement comes shortly after Barça sealed the championship with a 2-0 win over Real Madrid.
The extension rewards Flick for two successful seasons in Catalonia, where the former Bayern Munich coach has overseen a strong campaign that delivered domestic silverware and restored stability to the club.
Flick explains the decision and outlines ambitions
Speaking about the new deal, Flick admitted the situation had developed quickly but said he is grateful for the club’s trust.
“Has this been announced? I’m sorry, but I’ve had a lot on my mind,” Flick told reporters.
“I am very grateful to the club for the opportunity to train until 2028. The club has the right to terminate it, and so do I.
“We will discuss the optional year later. In recent days it has become clear to me that I am in the right place. Now is the time to keep winning and try again to win the Champions League. I am very grateful to the club for their trust.”
Chasing the 100-point milestone
Despite wrapping up the title with a 14-point cushion, Flick is not prepared to let his team rest in the final three games of the season.
Ahead of the trip to Alaves, the manager made it clear that breaking records remains a priority for the Blaugrana.
“The goal now is to reach 100 points and to do that we need to win the three remaining games and play well,” he said.
Managers in the dressing room and injury struggles
After reflecting on a season defined by both success and adversity, Flick also praised his players’ leadership qualities.
He specifically highlighted the impact of Gavi and Pedri in driving the team’s standards.
“We have different kinds of leaders. There is Gavi who, since returning to training, has raised the level of our sessions; he is the heart of the team. There is Pedri, a leader with the ball. Eric [Garcia] is also. And the captains, like Frenkie [de Jong]Ronald [Araujo]Raphinha,” Flick explained.
“The first thing we have to do is make people happy. And I’m proud of that and I’ve said that to the players because it’s been a difficult season because of injuries.” Flick said. “There have been key players who have been unavailable at times, like Lamine [Yamal]Pedri, Raphinha, Frenkie. And it’s incredible the season we’ve had and how we’ve improved in the last two months in attack and defence. We have conceded the fewest goals, and nobody expected that.”
