Hansi Flick's stance as Barcelona eager to extend his contract until 2028 - report | Barca Universal

"The German coach renewed his deal in May for one additional season, but the club are interested in extending it by a further year, as reported earlier this week. Last weekend, a meeting took place between Flick's agent, Pini Zahavi, and club president Joan Laporta, which was later joined by sporting director Deco in Barcelona. At that meeting, the club's senior officials conveyed to the coach's agent their interest in extending his contract by one more year, until June 2028."

"Barcelona want Flick to begin next season with an extra year on his contract to have greater authority within the dressing room. It is also a way of showing the full confidence that the club have in him. Flick, for his part, is very happy at Barcelona and enjoys a strong relationship with both Laporta and Deco. However, the German coach prefers to wait until the end of the season before discussing a possible renewal."

"In fact, last year he also set aside any renewal talks until almost the end of the season, as he first wanted to concentrate on daily work with his players and see how they responded. Moreover, Flick is aware that presidential elections will take place at Barcelona next year, and he is also not in favour of conditioning the club's bench for a longer period without knowing whether Laporta, who backed his appointment, will return as president."

Hansi Flick's contract at Barcelona currently runs until 30 June 2027 after a one-season renewal in May. Barcelona senior officials, including president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, have expressed interest in extending the deal by a further year to June 2028 to grant Flick greater authority and show full confidence. Flick is happy in Barcelona and has strong relationships with Laporta and Deco, but he prefers to postpone renewal talks until the end of the season. He focuses on daily coaching and wants to avoid a long-term commitment before next year's presidential election and confirmation of Laporta's future role.

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