Flick Confirms End of Coaching Career at FC Barcelona Amidst Renewal Talks
German coach Hansi Flick has confirmed on Tuesday morning ahead of his team's Champions League match against Newcastle United that leading the Catalan giants will be his final job in football. While he remains uncertain about extending or renewing his contract with Barça, sources indicate President Joan Laporta is planning to offer a renewal for this 61-year-old former Germany national coach who has recently been reelected by Barcelona's board of directors.
Key Points
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1Hansi Flick has confirmed that his time as a coach will end after he leaves FC Barcelona.
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2Flick stated during the press conference prior to their Champions League match against Newcastle United on March 17, stating this role would be both his last club and final job in football.
Developments
Perspectives
Hansi Flick has stated that he does not plan to coach anymore after his current stint with FC Barcelona ends.
— [Mar 18, 12:14] Mid-day"El Barça serà el meu últim club i la meva última feina", declares Hansi Flick ahead of the Champions League match against Newcastle United in a press conference held at Sant Joan Despí on March 7.
— [Mar 08, 23:59] Lefigaro.fr"This will be my last job" - FC Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick opens up about his future amid contract extension discussions with the club president Joan Laporta who plans to extend it until 2026.
— [Mar 17, 13:45] Barbablaugranes"Barcelona will be my last coaching job" - Hansi Flick says on Tuesday he doesn't plan anymore when his stint ends with the Catalan giants after being re-elected by club president Joan Laporta.
— [Mar 06, 23:59] Deccanchronicle"This will be my last coaching job" - FC Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick opens up about his future amid contract extension discussions with the club president who plans to extend it until June.
— [Mar 17, 08:29] Transfermarkt