Flick signs until 2028 — and Barça chase 100 points at Alaves

Flick staying until 2028

Hansi Flick is not going anywhere. He confirmed at today's press conference that he has agreed a contract extension with Barcelona until 2028 (1) (2) (3) (5). Two league titles in two seasons. That's the record that earned him the new deal. "I'm in the right place," he said (5). The extension comes with an option clause, according to German reports (2).

Tonight: Alaves away, the 100-point hunt

Barça travel to Mendizorroza tonight (21:30) already crowned champions, but there's still something to play for. A perfect home record and 100 points for the season remain on the table (4). Alaves are in the relegation zone and will give the champions a guard of honour before kick-off (6). Their two top scorers, Toni Martínez (12 goals) and Lucas Boyé (11 goals), are doubts for the match (6). A sell-out crowd of 19,840 is expected.

Fan pulse

The mood on Reddit is pure celebration. Fans are still buzzing from the title parade, sharing footage of Barcelona streets flooded in blaugrana colours (see the thread here). The Kroos quote doing the rounds is also getting attention. The Real Madrid legend admitted Barça's movement patterns and game plans outclassed Madrid, which Barça fans are taking as a badge of honour.

Sources

  • 1. soccernews.com — Flick confirms Barca contract agreement as LaLiga champions prepare to visit Alaves
  • 2. t-online.de — Hansi Flick: Trainer verlängert beim FC Barcelona – Vertrag mit Option
  • 3. nieuwsblad.be — Trainer Hansi Flick gaat contract FC Barcelona verlengen: “Ik ben erg blij”
  • 4. news.google.com — El FC Barcelona mantiene el reto de cerrar una liga de 100 puntos y con pleno en casa - Europa Press
  • 5. sporza.be — "Ik zit hier op de juiste plek": succescoach Hansi Flick verlengt zijn contract bij FC Barcelona tot 2028
  • 6. mundodeportivo.com — El Alavés hará el pasillo al Barça con Aleñà y pendiente de Toni Martínez y Lucas Boyé