The revival of Hansi Flick led Barcelona this season represents one of the most remarkable tales in European football.
The club has undergone a transitional period and recently faced a lack of finance, but has embarked on a positive turning point, winning silverware and competing on all fronts.
A huge amount of credit should go to one man—Hansi Flick.
The German manager, appointed last summer, has turned Barcelona into a well-oiled machine, marrying style, substance, and tactical discipline with the attractive brand of football enjoyed by followers of the Catalan club in the past.
They have so far won the Spanish Super Cup, and to top that off, last night they won the Copa del Rey, beating rivals Real Madrid.
There is also a four-point gap at the top of La Liga, and they are one of four teams left in the Champions League.
They have proved themselves to be serious contenders competing on all fronts this season.
In light of this evidence, Barcelona is keen to honour Flick with a contract extension.
As reported by Sky Sports, the club and the 60-year-old coach are in principle agreement, with only a few minor details to wrap up.
The club will ready a statement for made in May, with Flick about to continue until 2027, adding one more year onto the 2026 period he had been asked to stay in.
Interestingly, the pragmatic Hansi Flick prefers this way of working, season by season, rather than longer-term contracts.
He has earned praise from players, fans, and pundits alike, with many regarding him as the person responsible for renewing any sort of Barcelona identity while the team was winning.
With all the trophies still to play for this season, his renewal sends a signal from Barcelona that they are backing Flick and his project.
His renewal will be official next month, and there has never been a better time to be a fan of the club whilst Flick is in charge.
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