Hansi Flick has expressed his desire to continue as the head of Barcelona for many years
Hansi Flick outlined his hope to remain with Barcelona for many more years as he reflected upon a successful 2025 ahead of Sunday’s trip to Villarreal.
Hansi Flick’s first full calendar year in charge of the Catalan giants has been a roaring success, with Barca winning a LaLiga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana treble in 2024-25.
They also impressed in last season’s Champions League before losing a thrilling semi-final tie 7-6 on aggregate to eventual runners-up Inter.
This season, Hansi Flick’s men are well on course to retain their domestic title, boasting a four-point advantage over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga going into matchday 18.
Barca have won their last seven LaLiga games by a margin of at least two goals, their best such run since 2017 (when they had an eight-game run, five under Luis Enrique and three under Ernesto Valverde).
Their strong form has led to suggestions Flick could be rewarded with an extension to his current deal, which is due to expire at the end of 2026-27.
Asked if he wanted to extend his reign on Saturday, Hansi Flick told reporters: “A year for a coach of Barcelona is a long time!
“We feel the club’s confidence and it is good to notice it. For me, it’s great to be here for another year, but it also depends on the president.
“I can say that I love working at this club and that it was an incredible year of many successes. The titles were great, but you have to keep going. That is what we have to do.”
The Villarreal.game was initially slated to be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, before heavy criticism thwarted LaLiga’s plans to host a first league game in the United States.
Asked if he was relieved to be playing on Spanish soil, Flick said: “I haven’t thought about that. I’m happy to play in Villarreal. That was the decision of LaLiga and I accept it.”
Villarreal sit third in the table after a strong start under Marcelino, though he acknowledges a title charge is probably beyond his team.
“It is difficult to challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid,” Marcelino told reporters.
“Hopefully, we can stay there as long as possible. That’s our intention. We’re now approaching Christmas, almost halfway through the season, and I’m proud of the team.”
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