Coach Hansi Flick will continue to lead FC Barcelona. The former national team coach confirmed this on Tuesday.
«I am very grateful to the club for the opportunity to coach until 2028,» said the 61-year-old, who had secured his second Spanish championship in his second year as coach of the Catalans over the weekend.
Flick had previously emphasized his desire to continue being responsible for the Catalan club, and now the confirmation of their collaboration for the next two years has followed. He realized in recent days «that I am in the right place here,» explained the former treble winner with FC Bayern, adding, «Now it’s about continuing to win and trying to win the Champions League again.»
Flick’s Contract Was Originally Set to Run Until 2027
Flick took over at Barcelona in 2024. In addition to two league titles, he also celebrated a cup victory with the club last year. In the Champions League, Barcelona was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid in the current round. His previous contract was set to run until 2027.
Flick had to cope with a significant personal tragedy over the weekend: Shortly before the championship match against arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, where the title was sealed with a 2-0 victory, the father of the Heidelberg-born coach passed away.
English Translation:
Coach Hansi Flick will continue to manage FC Barcelona. The former national team coach confirmed this on Tuesday.
«I am very grateful to the club for the opportunity to coach until 2028,» said the 61-year-old, who had secured his second Spanish league title in his second year as coach of the Catalans over the weekend.
Flick had previously expressed his desire to continue leading the Catalan club, and now the confirmation of their collaboration for the coming years has been made. He realized in recent days «that I am in the right place here,» explained the former treble winner with FC Bayern, adding, «Now it’s about continuing to win and trying to win the Champions League again.»
Flick’s Contract Was Previously Due to Run Until 2027
Flick took over at Barca in 2024. Alongside two league titles, he also celebrated a cup victory with the club last year. In the Champions League, Barcelona was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid in the current season. His previous contract was set to expire in 2027.
Flick had to deal with a significant personal blow over the weekend: Shortly before the championship match against arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, where the title was clinched with a 2-0 victory, the father of the Heidelberg-born coach passed away.