Hansi Flick is admired by Barcelona president Joan Laporta and was initially tipped to replace Ronald Koeman in 2021.

Barcelona: Barcelona have announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick on a two-year contract on Wednesday. The 59-year-old is set to start his new era with the Catalan giants after club legend Xavi Hernandez was sacked last week.

“Barcelona and Hansi Flick have reached an agreement for the German to become men’s first team football coach until 30 June 2026. The new coach has signed a contract at the Club’s offices accompanied by FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta; first vice president responsible for the sporting area, Rafa Yuste and the Club’s sporting director, Anderson Luís de Souza, Deco,” Barcelona said in a statement.