Barcelona set to make final push for Hansi Flick’s renewal until 2027 | OneFootball

Following the exemplary work done by Hansi Flick in his first season at the club, FC Barcelona are intent on offering him a new contract extension.

The 60-year-old German tactician took over the reins of the team last summer after Xavi Hernandez was sacked at the end of the previous season.

At the time, Flick signed a two-year contract until 2026 and has since done a brilliant job, taking the team to the next level – leading them to the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey success while the Catalans are on track to win La Liga as well.

As such, Barcelona, happy with his work, have been working on a new contract for Flick, with the plan being to prolong his stay at the club by one year.

Final push for Flick’s renewal

Now, Mundo Deportivo reports that Hansi Flick’s agent, Pini Zahavi, is expected to travel to Barcelona shortly to meet with the club’s board and finalise the remaining details of the German coach’s contract extension until 2027.

Zahavi’s visit coincides with a key fixture: the upcoming Clasico at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday, where Flick’s team will look to strike a major blow in the La Liga title race.

However, the agent’s trip has another important purpose – to conclude the agreement that would see Flick’s current deal, which runs until 2026, extended by a further year.

Renewal imminent. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

The new deal is practically settled, with only minor contractual details left to finalise. Zahavi aims to resolve these small points in his upcoming discussions with Barcelona executives.

There is broad consensus within the club and among supporters in favour of the 60-year-old manager’s work, despite the recent Champions League elimination.

As such, the idea of extending his stay until 2027 is not viewed with suspicion, even though it would go beyond the current presidential term of Joan Laporta, which ends in 2026.

Flick, for his part, is enjoying his time in Barcelona but has stated publicly that he does not wish to sign long extensions. He has even declined the idea of a one-year renewal with an optional extra season tied to performance objectives.

Flick prefers to retain control of his future, without committing to long-term deals, a stance that is respected within the club, especially given the widespread praise for his methods and leadership.

Although an agreement appears close, both parties intend to delay any official announcement until the end of the current season.