Joan Laporta won the presidential election on Sunday and immediately addressed Flick's future. Laporta confirmed that Flick will sign a new contract, stating that the club wants to extend it to 2028 with a one-year review clause each year. According to Laporta, the decision was made by Hansi, Yuste, and Deco. He expressed great satisfaction with Flick's work so far, noting that Flick has contributed discipline and high demands while respecting Barcelona's genuine football style. Laporta believes it is possible for Flick to stay at Barcelona for another five years, saying that Flick has made the team function well again with the same players, explaining things clearly and addressing all issues. Extending Flick would show stability and that they are winning, according to Laporta.
Hansi Flick joined Barcelona in the summer of 2024, replacing Xavi as head coach, according to reports. In his debut season, Flick led Barcelona to three titles: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup. Currently, Barcelona tops La Liga with a four-point lead and has reached the Champions League round of 16.
We want to extend his contract to 2028, which gives him a one-year review period each year. He is positive, and we will announce the agreement shortly because he is very happy here. It is a decision made by Hansi, Yuste, and Deco.
Flick confirmed that he plans to stay at the club long-term. He stated that he wants to win the Champions League and believes Barcelona has a good team for the coming years. He also expressed a desire to be the coach at Camp Nou when it is fully renovated. He acknowledged that his future depends on performance and victories. According to Flick, he is not thinking about any other club and Barcelona could be his last club and last job in his career.
Despite domestic success, Barcelona did not reach the Champions League semifinals, losing to Atlético Madrid over two matches with two red cards. Flick's high defensive line is seen by many as a reason for the Champions League exit.
Flick has, while respecting our genuine football style, contributed the qualities of a disciplined person with extremely high demands.
In other club news, Barcelona announced that Shane Kluivert has extended his contract until the summer of 2028. Kluivert, 18, signed from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017 and has spent most of his career at La Masia. He currently plays for Barcelona Atlètic in the fourth division, scoring two goals and two assists in 16 league matches this season.
Meanwhile, Roony Bardghji has struggled to break into Barcelona's starting lineup. Hansi Flick commented on Bardghji's future, saying they will talk after the season.
I think it is possible that he stays at Barça for another five years.
He has made the team function well again with the same players. He explains things clearly and takes up all issues. His honesty in explaining the football model, his work method, and his expressive gestures... He has a group discipline and football vision that Barcelona's fans accept. It would show stability and that we are winning. I think it is possible that he stays at Barça for another five years. He is a young man with a lot of energy and he enjoys the city.
It is my plan (to extend), of course.
There are two things I want in life. First, that we win the Champions League. We have a good team for the coming years, but we must make the right decisions during the transfer windows – they must be perfect.
The second is that I want to be a coach at this arena (Camp Nou) when it is fully built. I don't know when that happens. You never know if (I will be here). It's about performance, the victories.
We talk after the season.
He has already accepted a new contract. He is very happy at the club.
I am not thinking about any other club or anything like that. Barcelona can be my last club and my last job in my career, I am very happy with Barça.