The 61-year-old German signed the new contract at the club's offices following Barcelona's title-clinching 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. The extension had been widely anticipated after a season in which Barcelona won the league with a 14-point margin and produced the fewest goals conceded in La Liga.
Flick was characteristically measured when addressing the press, framing the extension in terms that reflect his broader philosophy.
"I'm very grateful to the club for the opportunity to coach until 2028. The club has the right to terminate it, and so do I. We'll discuss that optional year later. In recent days it's become clear to me that I'm in the right place. Now it's time to keep winning and try again to win the Champions League. I'm very grateful to the club for their confidence."
He indicated a preference for shorter-term arrangements over the security of a long deal.
"A lot of coaches would be happy to get a contract of three, four or five years, but in Barça's case it's good to limit it. I really appreciate it a lot. We go to 2028 and then we'll see — if everything is right we can decide on one more year."
The extension cements Flick's status as Barcelona's most successful manager since Pep Guardiola. His debut season delivered a domestic treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup. His second has added another league title. The one area of frustration remains Europe — Barcelona lost in the semi-finals to Inter Milan in 2024-25 and were eliminated by Atlético Madrid in the quarter-finals this season, extending the club's wait for a Champions League title to twelve years.
Flick managed Bayern Munich and the German national team before joining Barcelona. He has described the Barça job as his last before retirement.