Barca Fires Official Bid to Lock In Flick Through 2028
18 December 2025
Renewal Talks and Report
Barcelona has reportedly tabled an official contract extension for Hansi Flick through 2028, aiming to stabilise the sporting project and secure continuity amid tight finances.
German tabloid Bild states that Barcelona's leadership, led by president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, want to act early since Flick has only one year left on his current deal.
Flick's Position and Barca's Plan
The plan calls for a one-year extension, in line with Flick's preference for shorter contracts.
Flick is regarded as one of Barca's most successful bets, having revived the team despite strict budget constraints and limited investment in the transfer market in recent years.
The German coach has delivered strong numbers and trophies, returning Barcelona to the European forefront while clearly relying on a crop of young talents.
According to Bild, the latest meeting between Flick's agent, Pini Zahavi, and Laporta in Barca was to lay the groundwork for the new deal.
The club aims to decide the file before the upcoming presidential elections, with Flick enjoying internal consensus and being seen as a choice that transcends electoral considerations.
Flick renewed last May for a single season, a scenario that could repeat early next year.
The German coach has long shown reluctance for long-term contracts, hinting that his time at Barca could be his last coaching chapter, despite fatigue moments this season.
Punchline: If this renewal were a transfer, it would be a loan with an option to extend—plus a clause for extra post-match coffee breaks.
Punchline: Barca bets on youth, momentum, and a smile—because sometimes ambition costs less than a full amortization schedule.
