Hansi Flick Confirms Barcelona Will Be His Final Job in Management

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has declared that his tenure at the Catalan club will mark the end of his 29-year coaching journey, telling reporters on Tuesday that he will retire from management once his time at Camp Nou concludes.

The 61-year-old German, who succeeded Xavi in the summer of 2024, has guided Barça to four trophies in his first season, including the domestic league title. His current deal runs through 2027, and club president Joan Laporta confirmed over the weekend that an extension is “imminent” in order to keep the coach operating with at least one remaining year on his contract at all times.

Speaking on the eve of the Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Newcastle United, Flick dismissed fresh links to other European benches and underlined his commitment to both the club and his family.

“Everyone knows I am really happy here,” he said. “I need to speak with my family first, but we have enough time to discuss it. It’s clear that I love to work here. But the most important thing for me is that I have a fantastic family and I am proud of that. I feel the support of everyone in Barcelona. But, this is football, and we know how this world works. We (as a family) have no thoughts of leaving to (join) another club. This will be my last job, and I am really happy about that.”

Flick’s coaching odyssey began in 1996 with FC Bammental and has since wound through Hoffenheim, RB Salzburg, the Germany national team, Bayern Munich and, now, Barcelona. Along the way he has served as both assistant and head coach, as well as sporting director for Hoffenheim and Germany.

Laporta, re-elected president until 2031, told RAC1 that the club intends to formalise an extension quickly: “His contract runs up until 2027 now and we want him to work always with an extra year of contract ahead. Hansi is also keen on that. We will try to announce it as soon as possible because we believe it’s the best for the club. Flick has added new elements to our team always respecting our style and philosophy, with discipline and self-demand. He has fixed the team and make it successful with the same players he inherited.”

Barcelona host Newcastle on Wednesday at Camp Nou after a 1-1 draw in the first leg at St James’ Park last week, with Flick’s side aiming to continue a European run that has already energised a squad rejuvenated under the German’s guidance.

Should Barça advance, it will only strengthen the feeling around the club that Flick’s impending final chapter in football management could yet deliver further silverware before the curtain falls.