Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has revealed why he rejected the membership’s supply of a long-term contract extension, selecting as a substitute to signal a shorter one-year deal.
The German supervisor, who took cost of Barcelona final summer season, was supplied a three-year contract by the membership’s hierarchy following a powerful debut season. Nevertheless, Flick has determined to increase his keep by only one extra yr till 2027, as a substitute of committing to a longer-term settlement.
Talking forward of Barcelona’s LaLiga match in opposition to Leganés, Flick opened up about his choice.
“I’m actually having fun with my time right here,” he mentioned. “The workers, the gamers, everybody—they’re unbelievable. The environment is implausible, like a household. I like residing in Barcelona, and I’m stuffed with vitality and concepts to maintain enhancing this group.”
Regardless of his constructive expertise, Flick harassed that he prefers to take issues step-by-step.
“I’m not the kind of coach who indicators a three-year deal simply to really feel safe. I wish to work for this membership — one of the best membership on this planet — step-by-step, paso a paso,” Flick defined.
“Proper now, it’s one yr… Then we’ll see. If everybody’s blissful, we transfer ahead collectively. However I’m targeted on the current — we’ve acquired plenty of work to do.”
Beneath Flick’s management, Barcelona are having fun with an outstanding season, sitting high of LaLiga, via to the Copa del Rey closing, and powerful favourites within the UEFA Champions League — elevating hopes of a attainable treble.
The 59-year-old’s desire for a short-term deal highlights his concentrate on efficiency and progress, relatively than long-term safety, as he continues to information the Catalan giants via a profitable marketing campaign.
