FC Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement to renew their contract, which will tie him to the club until June 30, 2027.
The German coach signed his new contract on Wednesday at the club’s offices in an event with FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta; First Vice President, Rafa Yuste; and the club’s sporting director, Anderson Luis de Souza «Deco», among others.
A memorable first year
Hansi Flick brought joy to Barcelona in his first season. Through memorable goals, he instilled an attitude in the team for an epic comeback and titles. Tangible achievements that do not hide the intangible. The excitement that the German sparked in his first year on the FC Barcelona bench made the team one of the most formidable rivals in Europe.
It all started with a solid foundation on August 18th at Mestalla. A triumph that opened the floodgates of victories for Flick’s Barça, as well as comebacks. Because in the first match, the team overcame a scoreline to secure victory. This season, the never-give-up attitude was one of the defining characteristics. Nine times did Hansi’s FC Barcelona attempt to secure victory.
The sweet ending experienced by the German in the technical area in 43 out of the 54 matches he managed. This accounts for a 73% victory rate. To find a better percentage for a coach in their first year at Barça, you have to look back to Luis Enrique’s Barça, which boasted 83%. Impressive numbers that spurred a young squad to claim an internal treble, League, Cup, and Super Spanish Cup.
Winning two finals for a 100% record
The aura of confidence that Hansi exuded as a coach was evident. His legend of not losing the extremes. Because with a cup and a Super Spanish Cup, they defeated Real Madrid. The team that marked this campaign updated their extraordinary numbers multiple times, elevating their unbeaten record to seven out of seven; Five with Bayern and two with FC Barcelona.
Undoubtedly, the delightful cake baked by Flick this season only lacked the Champions League Guide. It was unstoppable domestically, where beyond the Super Cup, they lifted a cup and a league title. A double in his first season as the boss that only four coaches have achieved in the 125-year history of the club; Van Gaal, Ernesto Valverde, Guardiola, and Luis Enrique.
Hansi Flick enters FC Barcelona Memories, which will undoubtedly be updated in the coming seasons.