Laporta Is Having an Intense Week at the Helm of Barça. 24 hours before facing Dortmund in the Champions League, he held an important meeting with Pini Zahavi, a good friend of his and representative of Hansi Flick. Deco, the sporting director, was also present, and multiple matters were discussed, including the renewal of the German coach's contract.
Hansi Flick Sets a Condition to Stay at Barça
Sport has revealed that from Barça, with Laporta at the helm, they want to convey "even more confidence" to Hansi Flick by sealing a new agreement. He arrived this past summer and signed a short-term contract, ensuring his continuity only until 2026. The plan is clear: before all titles are officially decided, his future must be sealed for a longer period, as all parties want.
Laporta put forward the intention to renew Hansi Flick, while Pini Zahavi, conveying his opinion, set a condition. What the German wants to continue at Barça is a short contract, without committing long-term. That is, he is willing to sign until 2027, one more year than the current one. He would also be happy with the option to condition it to a second year, with the possibility of adding a clause until 2028.
There is also the possibility of leaving the door open to an agreed exit in case either party wishes to terminate the contract. The harmony between both parties "is total" and it is expected that soon the new agreement will begin to take concrete shape, with Barça and Flick interested in continuing together for a longer time.
Laporta Prepares a 'Gift' for Hansi Flick
As soon as he landed at Barça, Hansi Flick was clear and forceful. Upon seeing the facilities of the Ciutat Esportiva, he asked about the possibility of creating a residence for the first team players. A project that Deco also supports and that is now planned to be done in the coming months. It is necessary for the players' concentration before a match.
Thus, Barça will follow the lead of other top-level clubs like PSG or Real Madrid, which have this residence. The idea is for the players to concentrate in their own rooms before matches, achieving maximum relaxation possible. This was something planned since the Ciutat Esportiva was designed, but it was never done.
The idea is accepted by Laporta and his board of directors, so the next step will be to award the project to a group of architects. There is no start date yet and there are other matters ahead, but Hansi Flick already knows that his idea has been well received.
The confidence in Hansi Flick is total and absolute at Barça. Laporta wants him to stay, has offered him a new one, and wants to fulfill all his wishes.