Hansi Flick Extends His Contract with Barcelona Until 2027
The German coach, Hansi Flick, has secured his continuity at the helm of Barcelona, renewing his contract until June 2027. The news was confirmed this Wednesday by the Catalan club, marking an important milestone in sports planning.
In his debut season as head coach of the Blaugrana, Flick has led the team to an impressive domestic treble, conquering La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. Furthermore, the team reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, demonstrating its ability to compete at the highest level.
Flick, whose initial contract extended until June 2026, formalized the renewal in a ceremony held at the club’s offices. The event was attended by the president of F.C. Barcelona, Joan Laporta; the first vice-president, Rafa Yuste; and the sporting director, Anderson Luis de Souza ‘Deco’, among other key figures.
Barcelona’s performance under Flick’s management has been notable, evidenced by the revitalization of key players such as Raphinha and Lewandowski, the emergence of young talents like Lamine Yamal, and the outstanding performance of players like Pedri. Defensive solidity has also been a crucial factor, with outstanding performances from the central defensive pairing (Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez) and the full-backs (Kounde and Balde).
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In the club’s history, only two coaches with a trajectory similar to Flick’s, with 60 matches managed, have shown better numbers. Flick will reach this mark next weekend in Bilbao.
- Luis Enrique Martínez, in 2015, achieved 50 victories, four draws, and six defeats.
- Helenio Herrera (HH), in 1959, obtained 47 victories, six draws, and seven defeats.
Since taking office, Flick has recorded 43 wins, seven draws, and nine losses.
Flick’s team has proven to be a considerable offensive force, with 171 goals in their first 60 matches, positioning themselves as the fourth highest-scoring team in the club’s history during this period. HH’s teams (197 goals), Luis Enrique’s (175 goals) and Juan José Nogués’ (175 goals in 1943) surpass this figure.
According to BeSoccer Pro data, Barcelona’s performance under Flick’s management has experienced a significant improvement in various areas compared to the previous season.
The team has shown progress in key metrics such as goals per game, number of shots, shots on target, expected goals, successful passes, recoveries in the opponent’s half, shots on target received, goals conceded, and recoveries. The only statistics that have not improved are turnovers and the save percentage for shots on target received.
