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Hansi Flick announced that a new contract will keep him at the helm of Barcelona until June 2028.
The two-time consecutive La Liga champion shared the news at a press conference before the team's first fixture since securing this season's title last weekend. No formal announcement has come from the club yet, though one is expected imminently.
"I'm extremely pleased, and what we've accomplished gives me the motivation to carry on for another year or two," Flick told reporters.
"Many managers would welcome the stability of a lengthy deal, but I believe at Barça it's wiser to keep it shorter. For now, I'm contracted until 2028, and if things continue to go well, we'll look at extending it further. It's worked out well for everyone involved," the German tactician said.
While many coaches seek the reassurance of long-term deals, Flick has always preferred to approach things "one year at a time." It is a purely results-driven philosophy — strong performances naturally lead to contract renewals. Managerial fatigue has also been a genuine concern at Barcelona, with Pep Guardiola stepping down in 2012 and Xavi citing exhaustion as a factor in his 2024 exit.
Flick Sets Sights on Ending Champions League Drought
At the time of his eventual exit — having initially reversed his resignation before ultimately being dismissed — Xavi cautioned: "The only thing that will save the next coach is results."
Flick, who has previously indicated that Barcelona will be his final managerial role before hanging up his clipboard, has more than answered that call by delivering the club's first back-to-back league titles in seven years. Last season, the Catalan side claimed a domestic treble — La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup — and in 2025–26 could finish with 100 points, equaling La Liga's all-time single-season record.
However, while a third straight title would mirror Guardiola's run of successive championships — 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11 — Barcelona are equally eager to end a European drought that stretched into a 12th year following their Champions League quarterfinal exit this season.
Barça have not lifted the Champions League trophy — nor even appeared in a final — since 2014–15. For a club that claimed four European crowns within just 10 seasons, the wait has been deeply frustrating.
Flick himself boasts a strong Champions League pedigree, having guided Bayern Munich to the title during the Covid-19-disrupted 2019–20 season. There is little ambiguity about what the primary objective is in Catalonia.
"I can see that I'm exactly where I need to be," Flick said. "We are determined to push for the highest level and add new trophies. Everyone here dreams of the Champions League. We've made our attempts and we'll keep pushing. I'm thankful for the faith they've shown in me by keeping me here."