In a major vote of confidence for Barcelona's future, head coach Hansi Flick has reportedly agreed to extend his stay at the Camp Nou until at least June 2028, with an option for the 2028-29 season. The news, first reported by Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo on Friday, signals the club's commitment to the German tactician as they close in on another La Liga title.
According to sources close to the coach, only a few minor details remain to be ironed out. Flick's agent, the influential Pini Zahavi, is expected in Barcelona next week to finalize the paperwork. The new deal is set to be signed once Flick and his squad secure the league championship—a milestone that could come as early as this weekend.
Barcelona travel to Osasuna on Saturday, and a victory would pile the pressure on Real Madrid. If Los Blancos fail to win at Espanyol on Sunday, the Catalan giants' title defense will be mathematically sealed. Otherwise, the decisive moment could arrive a week later in the Clásico at Camp Nou. With an 11-point lead over their arch-rivals heading into matchday 34 of 38, Flick's side is firmly in the driver's seat.
Flick, who took over at Barcelona in July 2024 following stints at Bayern Munich and the German national team, has quickly stamped his authority on the squad. While this season's Champions League journey ended in the quarter-finals against Atlético Madrid, the 61-year-old's hunger for Europe's top prize is a key factor in his decision to extend. He also harbors a personal ambition to lead the team at a fully renovated Camp Nou—the iconic stadium that has been undergoing extensive upgrades.
However, those renovation plans have hit a snag. According to a report from Cadena Ser, the installation of the stadium's new roof has been delayed and is now not expected to begin until after the 2026-27 season. As a result, Barcelona has reportedly requested permission from the city council to continue using the Olympic Stadium for the majority of the 2027-28 campaign.
For now, Flick's focus remains on the pitch. With the league title in sight and a new contract on the horizon, Barcelona's future under the German boss looks both stable and promising.