What happened
Hansi Flick's agent Pini Zahavi arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday to finalize a new contract that will keep the German manager at Camp Nou through June 2028, according to Fabrizio Romano. Zahavi was photographed at the Hotel Majestic, with the renewal expected to include a one-year option. The visit follows weeks of reporting that Zahavi was traveling to Spain to close the deal.
Why it matters
The extension cements continuity at the top of the squad as Barcelona close in on the La Liga title in Flick's first season. Locking in the manager removes a key piece of summer uncertainty and signals the club's intent to build around his system rather than pivot. Zahavi also represents Robert Lewandowski, raising parallel questions about the striker's future at the club.
What to watch
Watch for an official Barcelona announcement confirming the extension terms, and whether Zahavi opens parallel talks on Lewandowski's deal during the same visit.