Barcelona have moved decisively to secure their sporting project, tying head coach Hansi Flick to an extended contract that runs until 2028, with an option for a further year.

The agreement rewards a remarkable spell in charge for the German coach, who has transformed Barça into a dominant domestic force since succeeding Xavi Hernández. Flick’s original deal was due to expire in 2027, but both club and coach have opted to deepen a partnership that has already yielded sustained success and a clear footballing identity.

Flick described the extension as a mutually balanced arrangement, stressing that both sides retain the option to continue together until 2029 if the project remains aligned. He underlined his conviction that Barcelona is “the right place” for him, despite having previously suggested this would be his final job in management.

On the pitch, the 61-year-old has delivered at a pace that matches the club’s lofty expectations. In his first season at the helm, Barcelona swept to a domestic treble, lifting LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa. They followed that with another league title and Supercopa triumph, making it five trophies from a possible six in Spain under Flick’s guidance.

The only domestic blemish this season came in the Copa del Rey, where Atlético Madrid halted Barça’s run in the semifinals. In Europe, meanwhile, the Champions League remains the elusive prize. Barcelona have not reached the final since their 2015 victory over Juventus in Berlin, and under Flick they have fallen in the last four to Inter Milan and in the quarterfinals to Atlético.

Flick framed the new contract as a mandate to push harder, insisting that the club’s ambition must extend beyond domestic dominance. He acknowledged the shared obsession within the dressing room and the fanbase to reclaim the Champions League, vowing that Barcelona will “try it again” after recent near-misses.

Before arriving at Camp Nou, Flick built an elite résumé with Bayern Munich and the German national team, as well as serving as Joachim Löw’s long-time assistant. He was part of the coaching staff when Germany lifted the World Cup in 2014, experience Barcelona hope will now translate into European glory in the coming seasons.