Hansi Flick Extends Barcelona Tenure with New Contract Until 2028
Barcelona has officially announced that manager Hansi Flick has signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until 2028. This decision follows a successful second season at Camp Nou, where Flick guided the team to victory in both the La Liga and the Spanish Supercup. The announcement came after Barcelona's final home match of the season against Real Betis. Present at the signing were interim president Rafa Yuste and sporting director Deco, who emphasized Flick's impact, highlighting his domestic achievements and the debut of 13 players from La Masia during his tenure. Flick's domestic success includes: Winning five of six possible domestic trophies Securing two La Liga titles convincingly Achieving victory in six of seven Clasicos against Real Madrid Despite falling short in the Champions League, where they lost to Inter in the semi-finals and Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals, Flick's performance has been largely praised. The only setback was a defeat to Los Colchoneros in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Although Flick has not publicly commented since signing, he previously expressed his thoughts on the renewal, stating, "It’s good for my team, good for us to have the confidence to work for a couple more years." He acknowledged the importance of having a clear timeframe and expressed optimism about the future, noting the club's support and the right people around him.
Source: Football España - 2026-05-18