In a major development, Carlos Monfort of SPORT reports that FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick already has a date set for his contract renewal.
Unless there is a last-minute setback, the German coach will sign a new deal on Monday, 25 May, that will keep him at the club until 2028, with the option of extending it by one more year.
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The signing ceremony is expected to take place at the club offices alongside president Joan Laporta and the rest of the Barça board.
Long time coming
Talks over a new deal for Flick had been ongoing for quite some time now, and all parties were clear about wanting to continue their successful partnership.
However, the German tactician had always made it clear that he did not want to distract the squad or become the centre of attention while the team were still fighting for trophies.
Renewal imminent. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
That is why he preferred to wait until the La Liga title was mathematically secured before finalising his renewal. Now that the championship is officially in the Blaugrana’s hands, the time has come to put pen to paper.
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As such, the plan now is for Flick to sign the contract on the Monday after the final game of the season, around midday, after returning from Valencia on Sunday night.
Total satisfaction at club with Flick’s work
Within Barcelona, there is total satisfaction with Flick’s work since taking over as manager from Xavi Hernandez in the summer of 2024.
Beyond the defeat against Deportivo Alaves last night, which had no impact on the title race, Barça’s board strongly believe the German coach has transformed the team since arriving.
Barcelona are very happy with Flick. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
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Under his tenure, the Barcelona dressing room has regained stability, the squad is once again competing at the highest level, and the atmosphere around the club has noticeably improved, especially compared to the turbulence currently surrounding Real Madrid.
As such, renewing Flick’s contract had become one of the club’s top priorities. Barcelona see securing his future as one of the most important strategic decisions for the immediate future of the team.
A verbal agreement between both parties had been in place for several months, and after a long wait, the contract is finally ready to be signed at the start of next week.
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