Barcelona To Announce Hansi Flick’s Contract Extension

Barcelona will announce Hansi Flick’s contract extension today. The German manager will stay with the team until June 2027. After this, the club will work on a new contract for Brazilian star Raphinha.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Today, Barcelona will announce Flick‘s contract extension after reaching an agreement earlier this month. The new contract will end in June 2027, adding one more year to his current deal. Barcelona will share an official statement along with pictures and comments from Flick through their media sources. However, no press conference is planned for the announcement.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Flick’s contract extension follows a successful first season at Camp Nou. He has guided Barcelona to a domestic treble, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. This accomplishment has made Barcelona the top team in Spanish soccer this season as they lead La Liga.

Flick’s contract details were reportedly finalized during a meeting at the Botafumeiro restaurant after Barcelona’s victory in El Clásico on May 11. Barcelona wanted to include an optional additional year in the contract, but Flick preferred a shorter commitment. He favors short-term contracts for flexibility based on performance.

RAPHINHA’S EXTENSION NEXT

Following Flick’s announcement, Barcelona will work on a new contract for Raphinha. The Brazilian winger has agreed to stay at the club until 2028. This recognizes his exceptional season, where no player in Europe’s top five leagues has contributed to more goals than the 28-year-old, who has collected 57 goal contributions – 34 goals and 23 assists.

Raphinha has been crucial in Barcelona’s productive frontline alongside Robert Lewandowski and young sensation Lamine Yamal. His excellent performance not only secured domestic titles but also won him the title of Athletic’s European Men’s Player of the Season.

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona is ready to mathematically claim the La Liga title in their next match against Espanyol on Thursday. A win in the Catalan derby would turn the remaining two league matches into a celebration and provide opportunities for young players like Ansu Fati, Héctor Fort, and Pau Víctor to gain useful playing time.

Beyond this season, Barcelona’s management team is planning for the future. Flick and Director of Football Deco had a long meeting on Tuesday to discuss transfer strategy for the summer transfer window. Another important decision to be made is the future of goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny, who has performed well since coming out of retirement to replace the injured Marc-André ter Stegen.