BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached a deal to extend the coach’s contract until 2028 with the option for an another season.
Barcelona said the 61-year-old Flick, whom it calls the “architect of a winning Barça,” signed his new contract on Monday.
“In just two season at FC Barcelona, Flick has already written himself into club history with trophies, records and a vision of the future,” Barcelona said. “The German wants to continue this success and bring yet more success to his time as Barça coach.”
Flick had already talked about the extension last week after leading the club to its second consecutive Spanish league title.
“They gave me and my team the confidence to work one or two years more,” he said. “I really appreciate it a lot. We go to ’28, and then we see. If everything is right, we make the decision to get one year more. The club has the right, I have the right, and I think it’s a good deal. For me it’s a really good deal.”
Flick has previously said he doesn’t plan on coaching again after ending his time with Barcelona. He arrived at the club in May 2024 to replace Xavi Hernández.
Flick had previously coached Bayern Munich and Germany’s national team.
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