Barcelona Secure Crucial Win and Agree Hansi Flick Contract Extension Ahead of Season Run-In
Barcelona continued their impressive domestic campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Mallorca in the 33rd round of La Liga, lifting their points tally to 76. The win temporarily puts them seven points clear of rivals Real Madrid, who are set to face Getafe later tonight.
Adding to the optimism surrounding the club, Marca reports that Barcelona has reached a verbal agreement with head coach Hansi Flick to extend his contract. Flick, who joined the Catalan giants ahead of the 2024/25 season, is currently contracted until June 2026. The new agreement will keep him at the helm until 2028.
The decision to extend Flick’s deal early comes as a vote of confidence in the German manager’s project, with the team in contention for a treble—still fighting in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League.
However, the club has opted to delay the official announcement of the renewal until the end of the current campaign. Two main factors have influenced this timing: the desire to keep full focus on the remaining fixtures, and ongoing Financial Fair Play constraints, which currently limit Barcelona’s ability to formalize contract renewals.
Club sources are optimistic that these financial hurdles will be resolved by June 30th, aided by anticipated income from the sale of VIP boxes at the revamped Camp Nou stadium, due to open in phases starting next season.
This development will be welcome news for fans as the Blaugrana prepare for their high-stakes Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid—an encounter that could further define the success of Flick’s inaugural season in charge.
