‘My plan is to renew’ – Hansi Flick confirms he wants to stay and reveals what Barcelona need to win the Champions League

TL;DR

Hansi Flick, Barcelona's manager, confirmed his desire to renew his contract and emphasized the need for leadership and player availability to win the Champions League. He expressed confidence in the team's potential for future success.

Key points

Hansi Flick wants to renew his contract with Barcelona.
Barcelona needs player availability and leadership to win the Champions League.
Flick believes in the potential of the young team to succeed.

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Hansi Flick head coach of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Tuesday to preview the upcoming *La Liga* match against Celta Vigo, but much of the conversation was about other matters. The Champions League elimination to Atlético Madrid is still fresh on the mind, and Flick revealed what Barça need in order to finally achieve European glory for the first time in over a decade. Hansi also confirmed his plan to sign a contract renewal when the time is right, and made it clear he’s very hungry to lead Barça to continental success again.

“My plan is to renew. I’m being completely honest. This will be the last step in my career. I feel great. I’d like to renew, but now is not the time to talk about it.

“I also had a great time at Bayern Munich and with the national team, but looking at everything around me, I really see that this is the best. My family and my staff are enjoying being here. It’s fantastic to see the team. A club like Barça and the dream of winning the Champions League have to be fought together and next year we will try again.

Q&A

What did Hansi Flick say about renewing his contract with Barcelona?

Hansi Flick confirmed that he plans to renew his contract when the time is right, expressing his commitment to leading Barcelona to success.

What does Barcelona need to win the Champions League according to Hansi Flick?

Flick stated that Barcelona needs strong leadership on the pitch and all players available to achieve Champions League success.

How has Hansi Flick's coaching impacted Barcelona's young team?

Flick has proven to be an effective coach for Barcelona's young team, helping them mature and learn from their European experiences.