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Hansi Flick reveals he is set to extend contract with Barcelona until 2028

Flick, ‌whose current deal was due ‌to expire in June 2027, is ‌set to sign a one-year extension, ‌with an option to prolong his tenure. His team moved to an unassailable ‌91 points with three games ⁠remaining, securing ‌the title by beating arch-rivals Real Madrid.

"I'll ​let you know - sorry - the last few days I’ve had ​different things to do," Flick, whose father died on Sunday, told reporters.

"Of ⁠course, I'm ​really happy about this (contract extension). They have given me and my team the confidence to work one or two ‌years more, so for me it's like that.

"I think a lot of coaches would be happy if they get a contract of three, four or five years, but in Barca's case it's good to limit it. I really appreciate it a ‌lot.

"We go to 2028 and then ​we'll see if everything is ‌right, and if so, we can decide on one more year. The club has the right, and I have the right - I think ⁠it's a ⁠good deal."

The 61-year-old German, a treble-winning coach with Bayern Munich, joined Barca in 2024 on a two-year deal. He arrived eager to redeem himself after ‌being sacked by Germany in September 2023.

Under Flick, Barca quickly reasserted their domestic dominance, winning back-to-back LaLiga titles along with the 2024/25 Copa del Rey and successive Spanish Super Cup trophies.

However, they were knocked out of this season's Champions League by Atletico Madrid at the quarter-final stage.

"In the last few days they showed me that I am here in the right place, and I really appreciate what they give me - all the people, to me and my team, and ‌my family," he said.

"For next season, it is also a big ​commitment for us to work harder, even harder than this ‌season, to reach the best level with the team and to win titles.

"This is normal for Barca. I know everyone has this dream to win the Champions League. We will try again. That's what I can say. I am grateful for the ⁠confidence they have given me to ⁠work here for more ‌years."

Barca face Deportivo Alaves on Wednesday.

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