Hansi Flick arrived at FC Barcelona with the mission of shaping a solid, competitive, and sustainable project. To achieve this, he has not only focused on strategic signings, but also on securing the players he considers essential for his system. The sporting management, led by Joan Laporta and Deco, shares that vision and is already working on the contract renewal of several important footballers to keep the core of the team.
That list includes names like Raphinha, Pedri, Fermín López, and Pau Cubarsí, who have played leading roles in the past season. The priority is clear: to avoid departures that would weaken the Barça squad and to offer stability to a locker room that needs to consolidate its identity under the orders of the German coach.
He stays at Barça thanks to Flick
One of the most striking cases is Frenkie de Jong's. A year ago, the Dutchman was among the possible transfers due to his high salary and the club's need to balance its accounts. However, Hansi Flick has managed to recover his best form, making him an undisputed piece in midfield and giving him a leading role in his scheme.
The German coach has played a decisive role in convincing the 28-year-old midfielder that the best thing for his career is to stay at Camp Nou. Although De Jong received offers from clubs capable of improving his financial terms, the coach's trust and the ambition of the Barça project have weighed more in his decision.
Deco works on a renewal
With a contract until 2026, Barça has already started talks to extend Frenkie de Jong's deal and adjust his salary to the current economic reality of the Catalan club. The intention is to secure his long-term continuity and prevent the contractual situation from becoming a source of uncertainty in the locker room.
The Dutchman, aware of the trust Flick has placed in him, is willing to reach an agreement that benefits both parties. His continued presence is a relief for a club that doesn't want to lose a footballer who, in full maturity, can be one of the pillars of the new Barça.