In a major boost for FC Barcelona, manager Hansi Flick has reportedly set a date to put pen to paper on a new contract. According to Carlos Monfort of SPORT, the German tactician is scheduled to sign a deal that will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2028, with an option for an additional year—barring any last-minute hiccups.
The signing ceremony is expected to take place on Monday, 25 May, at the club's offices, with president Joan Laporta and the Barcelona board in attendance. This marks the culmination of ongoing negotiations that have been quietly progressing behind the scenes.
Flick, who took over from Xavi Hernandez in the summer of 2024, has been deliberate in his approach. He made it clear from the start that he didn't want contract talks to become a distraction while the team was still chasing silverware. His patience paid off: now that Barcelona have mathematically secured the La Liga title, the timing is perfect to finalize the extension.
The plan is for Flick to sign the contract on the Monday after the season's final match, around midday, following the team's return from Valencia on Sunday night. It's a fitting capstone to a season that has seen the Blaugrana rediscover their winning edge.
Within the Barcelona hierarchy, there is widespread satisfaction with Flick's impact. Beyond the recent defeat to Deportivo Alaves—a result that had no bearing on the title race—the board believes the German coach has transformed the squad. Under his leadership, the dressing room has regained stability, the team is competing at the highest level again, and the overall atmosphere around the club has improved markedly, especially when compared to the turbulence at Real Madrid.
For Barcelona, securing Flick's future was always a top priority. Now, with the league title in hand and a new contract on the horizon, the club can look forward to building on this success in the years to come.
