Joan Laporta confirms contract extension for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick after La Liga win | OneFootball

FC Barcelona officially wrapped up the La Liga title last night with a convincing 2-0 win over bitter rivals Espanyol. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring with a stunning curler, while Fermin Lopez added the second to seal the deal.

It was a victory that not only crowned a season of dominance but also underlined the brilliance of Hansi Flick’s debut campaign.

The German tactician arrived at the club during uncertain times. His appointment, following a difficult stint with the German national team, was met with skepticism. But a season on, that decision is starting to look like a masterstroke.

Fresh off the heels of lifting the Spanish league title, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, club president Joan Laporta has confirmed that there is an agreement to extend Flick’s contract until 2027.

What a masterstroke of an appointment this was from Joan Laporta! (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

The president was under immense pressure last summer and had to get this appointment spot-on, and here is what he had to say about the manager’s future:

“We’re very happy with the work Hansi is doing. He’s managed to turn things around and restore the team’s competitive spirit. We’ve already talked about it, Deco will finalize it, and we’ll soon make his renewal official.”

The president continued to wax lyrical about the German coach and added the following:

“I give him a very high percentage of the team’s success. He has rigor, discipline, mental strength, special sensitivity… he’s made everyone feel important. He’s one of the keys to the season’s success. He’s happy at the club, content, he’s having a good time, he’s enjoying it… He’s very excited about the project and has told us he’s experiencing one of the most beautiful stages of his career.”

Managing Barcelona isn’t just about winning; it’s about winning the Barcelona way. And in that regard, Hansi Flick has delivered on all fronts. He’s built a team that’s not only successful but exciting to watch, restoring the attacking identity that fans so passionately demand.

Barcelona have one of the highest goals per 90 in the T-5 leagues with the lowest PPDA. Exciting football. (Source: Data MB)

He may not be Catalan by origin, but Flick has shown a deep understanding of what the club stands for. In one season, he has turned a team in transition into champions and laid the foundations for something potentially even greater.

With a contract renewal on the horizon and the squad buzzing with youth and belief, Barca fans will be hopeful that this is just the beginning of a special era. The Flick era.