There were probably many Barcelona supporters who were stunned when it became known Hansi Flick would replace club icon Xavi as Barcelona coach in 2024. The German has not played for the club, he did not have experience with Spanish football, he did not have knowledge beyond a few months of language courses. Two seasons later, not a single supporter is in doubt about Flick’s qualities as a Barca coach.
There has so far been no title in the Champions League, but during his two seasons as Barca coach, the club has celebrated two La Liga titles. On Sunday, Flick’s Barcelona sank arch-rival Real Madrid in El Clasico with a 2-0 victory, thus puncturing Real Madrid’s attempts to stop Barca from becoming league champions.
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Flick is a supporter of the short-term contracts, but there have long been reports that the former Bayern Munich coach was close to extending his contract at Camp Nou, which expires in the summer of 2027. According to Mundo Deportivo , it is now in place, with the 61-year-old extending his contract with Barcelona until the summer of 2028.
Hansi Flick has decided to torment Real Madrid for several seasons, now they are also aiming for a Champions League triumph.
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