Hansi Flick sets a condition that Messi won't like to stay until 2028

Right now, Hansi Flick is the most beloved figure among Barça's fans. Even above Pedri or Lamine's influence, and Joan Laporta's political magnetism, the German is the main protagonist. Since his arrival in the summer of 2024, the team has improved drastically in play, energy, and competitiveness.

The results support that collective feeling of rebirth. In his first season, Flick won LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, and he came within touching distance of the Champions League final. In addition, he has revitalized a locker room that not so long ago seemed short of the level required to compete with the elite.

Joan Laporta wants to secure Hansi Flick until 2028

This evolution has led Barça supporters to call for his renewal even though his current contract doesn't expire until 2027. Joan Laporta shares that enthusiasm and has already informed the coach of his decision: he wants to secure Hansi Flick until 2028. The idea is to avoid uncertainty and keep the sporting project anchored to a leader who has changed the club's direction.

The move has internal logic. At Barça they know that keeping the coach is almost as important as signing players, because his role shapes the model and the stability. In addition, Hansi Flick has managed to make previously questioned pieces such as Eric, Ferran, or Raphinha perform as key footballers within the system.

Hansi Flick slows down the renewal and puts the focus on Joan Laporta

However, the surprise came when Hansi Flick himself publicly stalled the proposal. His words were measured but also loaded with meaning: "A year and a half in a club like this is a very long time". From there, he went further by explaining that his continuity doesn't depend only on what happens on the field.

Hansi Flick stated that he is delighted to be working with Deco and also with Joan Laporta, whom he identified as the main reason why he is at the club. "We will see what happens next year with the elections, it can be affected by the president's decision". In other words, Hansi Flick links his future directly to Laporta's.

This detail has a political reading, and an emotional one as well. If Hansi Flick ties himself to Laporta, he is sending a message of institutional loyalty that strengthens the president in an election year. This is where the name of Messi appears, because his relationship with Joan Laporta is broken and any gesture that strengthens the president is not comfortable for him.