Hans-Dieter Flick has agreed to extend his contract with Barcelona until 2027, just a year after taking over from Xavi Hernández. The news was reported by German agency DPA on Monday.
Flick’s decision to stay comes after a strong start to his tenure, with the team winning the El Clásico 4-3. The victory kept Barcelona’s title hopes alive, and they now lead LaLiga by seven points with three games to go. They also won the Copa del Rey in April, setting up a potential domestic double.
The Catalan club’s progress has been impressive, despite being knocked out of the Champions League semifinals by Inter. Flick is the third German manager to lead Barcelona, following in the footsteps of Hennes Weisweiler and Udo Lattek.
Flick’s Future Plans
With his contract extension, Flick can now focus on the season’s final stretch. Barcelona fans are eager to see if their team can secure the league title and make a strong run in the remaining competitions.