Barcelona Near Hansi Flick Extension to 2028 After Verbal Agreement

Overview

• Multiple reports say Barcelona and Hansi Flick have a verbal deal to add one year to his contract through 2028, with the club stressing nothing is signed yet.
• Joan Laporta publicly backed the renewal and said Flick wants to stay, reinforcing the club’s plan to keep the current project on track.
• Formal talks are set for after the season, with close ties among Flick’s agent Pini Zahavi, Laporta and sporting director Deco expected to smooth the process.
• Barcelona want a performance-triggered clause that could carry the deal to 2029, with reports citing targets such as winning La Liga to activate the extra year.
• Flick has asked for one more signing for next season, while Barcelona weigh squad decisions and financial limits under a current contract that runs to 2027.