Where many of the biggest coaching profiles are pushing for longer contracts with predictability or hefty compensation for being fired, Hansi Flick is going for shorter contracts that give him options if he feels the time is right to give up. At the weekend, Joan Laporta again won the presidential election at Barcelona, on Tuesday he could proudly tell Barca supporters he had persuaded Hansi Flick to continue and that it is close to signing a contract. The successful German coach at Barcelona brings additional information to the football world, which will also delight Barcelona supporters.
Flick has convinced as Barcelona coach from day one, in his debut season the German delivered the La Liga title, now Barca are well on their way to doing the same. In the Champions League, Newcastle stand in the way of advancement, after a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park in the first round of 8.
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Flick, like Carlo Ancelotti had at arch-rival Real Madrid, has the respect of the players, the management and the supporters. The German coach showed that you don’t need legend status as a Barca player, fluent spank or knowledge of Spanish football to succeed.
A coach several of the rivals in the Champions League had gone to great lengths to secure, but now Flick tells them they can delete his phone number. When asked before the Newcastle game if it is true that he is extending with Barcelona, an additional piece of information came.
“I think it’s clear that I like working here, but I also value my independence. I have a big family and a lot of support. This is football and I try to give my best to the team… but we’ll see,” Flick begins, according to Marca.
Then it comes.
“There is still time. I’m not thinking about going anywhere else. It will be my last job, and that makes me happy,” Flick concludes.
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Last job. Then the football world is informed.
