Hansi Flick replaced Xavi as head coach and in his debut season led Barcelona to three titles: La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. This success has prompted a contract extension, with Joan Laporta confirming that Flick will sign a new deal until 2028, to be announced shortly. According to Fotbolltransfers, Laporta described the decision as involving Flick, Yuste, and Deco, highlighting Flick's positive attitude and satisfaction at the club. The specific terms of the extension and its exact announcement date remain undisclosed, as does the precise role of Yuste and Deco in the process.
Barcelona currently tops La Liga with a four-point lead and is in the Champions League round of 16, positioning the club strongly in major competitions. This performance underscores the stability Flick has brought, aligning with Laporta's vision for the team's future. According to Fotbolltransfers, Laporta described Flick as contributing with disciplined qualities and high demands while respecting Barcelona's football style, helping the team function well with existing players.
We want to extend his contract to 2028, which gives him a one-year notice 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.
Joan Laporta won the presidential election on Sunday, reinforcing his leadership role at the club. Flick is very happy at Barcelona, and according to Fotbollskanalen, Laporta described him as having already accepted the new contract. Flick himself expressed deep satisfaction, stating in a press conference that he is not considering any other club and that Barcelona could be his last club and last job in his career. How this extension aligns with Barcelona's long-term sporting and financial strategy is not yet clear.
Shane Kluivert joined Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017 and has spent most of his career at La Masia, the club's youth academy. He currently plays for the reserve team Barcelona Atlètic in the fourth division, developing his skills within the club's system. This background has shaped his progression as a player under Barcelona's guidance.
Flick has, while respecting our genuine football style, contributed with the qualities of a disciplined person with extremely high demands.
Barcelona has announced via its official channels that Shane Kluivert has extended his contract until the summer of 2028. This season, he has scored two goals and made two assists in 16 league matches for Barcelona Atlètic, demonstrating his contributions on the field. The performance-related clauses or conditions in his contract extension have not been disclosed, leaving details of his future incentives unknown.
He has gotten the team to function well again with the same players. He explains things clearly and addresses all questions. His sincerity in explaining the football model, his working 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 win. I believe 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.
He has already accepted a new contract. He is very happy at the club.