Hansi Flick head coach of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press on Tuesday to preview the upcoming La Liga match against Celta Vigo, but much of the conversation was about other matters.The Champions League elimination to Atlético Madrid is still fresh on the mind, and Flick revealed what Barça need in order to finally achieve European glory for the first time in over a decade.Hansi also confirmed his plan to sign a contract renewal when the time is right, and made it clear he’s very hungry to lead Barça to continental success again.“My plan is to renew. I’m being completely honest.
This will be the last step in my career. I feel great. I’d like to renew, but now is not the time to talk about it.“I also had a great time at Bayern Munich and with the national team, but looking at everything around me, I really see that this is the best.
My family and my staff are enjoying being here. It’s fantastic to see the team. A club like Barça and the dream of winning the Champions League have to be fought together and next year we will try again.“In these matches, momentum and small details also matter.
At this time, at the end of the season, it’s important to have all the players available, and we didn’t have De Jong, Raphinha.“It’s not an excuse but it is important. Last year we had Iñigo, who was a great leader. We need players who lead on the pitch.
It’s not just about playing two meters further forward, but in the Champions League we also have to talk about other things. The team is young and we’ll learn. We will.”Flick has proven time and time again he’s the perfect coach for a young team that needs to mature and learn from their mistakes in Europe, and the fact he wants to stick around and be part of the Barça side that finally conquers the continent again is fantastic news.