The future of Hansi Flick is once again in focus after Joan Laporta secured re-election as Barcelona president and quickly announced his plans to secure a new deal with the German manager — possibly until the end of the decade.
Flick was asked about his contract status at a press conference on Tuesday, and the coach didn’t want to commit to signing a new deal right away but made it clear he’s very happy at the club. He also dropped something of a bombshell, revealing Barça will be the final stop in his coaching
career whenever his journey in Catalonia ends.
“I don’t think it’s the right time. We have a very important match. Everyone knows I’m very happy here, but I need to talk to my family. There will be time to talk, it’s not the time now.
“It’s clear that I love working here. The most important thing, what I feel, is that I have a great family here. I have the support of Barcelona, but this is football. I’m here to help reach the highest level, but there’s still time. I’m not thinking about going anywhere else. This will be my last club, my last job, and I’m delighted.”
The impact Flick has had in the recent history of FC Barcelona is undeniable, and there’s no question he’s earned another contract and will probably sign it when the time is right. But it’s pretty clear the coach is also seeing the end of the road in his career, and we should enjoy Hansi as much as we can.
