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Hansi Flick has approved a contract renewal with Barcelona, extending his tenure by an additional year. His current deal, which runs until 2027, will now include an option for 2028.
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Hansi Flick approves Barcelona renewal with additional year included
Barcelona are edging closer to securing long-term continuity under Hansi Flick, with fresh reports indicating that the German coach has already approved the structure of a new deal.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona manager has given the green light to extend his stay.
Flickâs current contract runs until 2027, but Barcelona have been keen to move early and avoid any uncertainty surrounding their managerial position.
The clubâs hierarchy, led by president Joan Laporta, initially pushed for a longer extension that would have tied the German down until 2029.
However, Flick preferred a more balanced approach, opting for a shorter commitment that still provides stability without overextending into the long term.
The agreement now in place reflects that compromise, as the new deal is expected to run until 2028, with an optional additional year.
This extra year will only come into effect if both Flick and Barcelona are satisfied with the projectâs progress by the end of the 2027â28 season.
Flick is ready to renew his Barcelona contract. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)
It is a structure that gives both sides flexibility while maintaining continuity, something that has become increasingly important for Barcelona in recent seasons.
There are still minor details to be finalised, and those discussions are expected to take place soon.
Hansi Flick's new contract with Barcelona extends his tenure until 2028, adding an additional year to his current deal.
Barcelona aimed to secure long-term continuity and avoid uncertainty regarding their managerial position by renewing Hansi Flick's contract early.
Hansi Flick's current contract with Barcelona is set to expire in 2027, prior to the renewal which extends it to 2028.
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Flickâs agent, Pini Zahavi, is set to arrive in Barcelona next week to iron out the remaining aspects of the agreement.
His visit will also include conversations regarding the future of Robert Lewandowski, making it a significant moment for multiple key decisions at the club.
As per the outlet, the official announcement will be made public once the La Liga title is mathematically secured.
That could happen as early as this weekend, depending on results, or after the upcoming Clasico at the Spotify Camp Nou.
If everything goes as expected, Flick will reach that milestone having already delivered five trophies in his first two seasons, a return that has justified the clubâs trust in his leadership.