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Hansi Flick has provided an update on his future at Barcelona following the club’s recent exit from the Champions League.
The German coach, who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell in Catalonia, admitted that although he intended to sign a new contract, his main goal remained to secure a second consecutive La Liga title.
Manager addresses contractual uncertainty
Flick spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Barcelona’s clash with Celta Vigo, marking his first press conference since their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Atletico Madrid.
The 61-year-old, whose current contract runs until June 2027, took the opportunity to clarify his intentions amid speculation over his position.
Since arriving in 2024, Flick has transformed the Blaugrana, winning a domestic treble in his first season and retaining the Spanish Super Cup in January 2026.
Barcelona are also on course to retain their La Liga crown, sitting nine points clear of Real Madrid with just seven matches remaining.
Long-term commitment
The German coach remains convinced that the unique harmony within the dressing room makes Barcelona the ideal setting both for his family and for the final chapter of his professional journey. While acknowledging the club’s continental aspirations, Flick confirmed his willingness to extend his stay at the Camp Nou once the current season’s goals are achieved.
Addressing his contract renewal and general happiness at the club, Flick said: “My plan is to renew. I’m completely honest. It will be the last step of my career. I feel good. I would like to renew, but now is not the time to talk about it.
“I had great times with the national team and with Bayern… but here I feel like everything around me is the best. Looking at all this, my career and my family, I’m very happy. The feeling is great: the atmosphere in the locker room is fantastic.
“The Champions League is a motivation. It’s the dream of the club and the fans. We have to stay united and try again and again… and I hope it happens very soon.”
Thoughts on the European exit
Despite the pain of being eliminated from Europe prematurely, Flick was transparent about his pride in the team’s efforts and the lessons to be learned for the future.
He stressed that the disappointment should serve as a catalyst for the young team to improve.
Flick said: “Every season is a journey. You can experience a defeat like this… the team is young. The elimination in the Champions League was painful. But we have to do our best in the next matches and also next season. This should motivate us. We have to improve. I am proud of my team. Now we focus on La Liga; we have an advantage, but it is not over yet. It will not be easy. We want to play our best. We have to give everything. Everyone is proud of the team because they gave everything. But it’s painful.
Attention turns to Celta Vigo
Barcelona host Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou on Wednesday evening in a bid to protect their significant lead over rivals Real Madrid.
Flick’s team are hot favorites to defend their crown, provided they can quickly recover from their European hangover.
The manager must now manage a young team through a series of demanding matches to ensure their domestic dominance continues.
