Overview
- Hansi Flick said on Tuesday he will extend his deal to 2028 with an option for an extra year, adding one year to a contract that had been set to run through 2027.
- Barcelona sealed the league on Sunday by beating Real Madrid 2-0 to reach 91 points with three matches left, setting the platform for the renewal.
- Talks were handled by Flick’s agent Pini Zahavi and sporting director Deco, and several outlets noted the club’s formal announcement had yet to be published.
- Flick said he feels in the right place, set a target of reaching 100 points this season, and pointed to a renewed push to go further in the Champions League next year.
- The coach addressed reporters days after his father’s death, thanking the club for its support and emphasizing the trust he and his staff have been given.