New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has shared his strong desire for Andreas Christensen to continue his career with the club beyond the current summer. This comes at a time when the Danish defender’s contract with Barcelona is approaching its expiration.
Sources indicate that Barcelona officials have been in ongoing negotiations with Christensen and his representatives regarding a potential one-year contract extension.
Despite facing some injury challenges, Christensen is highly valued within the Barcelona organization. He is recognized as a top-tier professional and an excellent defender.
When questioned by the media on Saturday about the future of his departing defender, Hansi Flick confirmed that the current plan, ahead of Christensen’s anticipated return to the field on Sunday, is for him to remain with the team.
“I want Christensen to stay, of course, that’s the plan. The plan is also for him to get some minutes tomorrow; not to start, but to get some playing time,” Flick stated.
English Translation:
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has revealed his hopes that Andreas Christensen will stay with the club beyond the upcoming summer. This comes as the Dane’s contract terms in Catalunya’s capital are nearing their close. Barcelona management has reportedly been in discussions with Christensen and his team for some time about the terms of a one-year renewal. Despite his ongoing injury issues, the former Chelsea player is highly regarded internally at Barcelona, viewed as a top-class professional and a stellar defender. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Hansi Flick was asked about his outbound stopper. The Blaugrana’s manager confirmed that, ahead of his return to the pitch on Sunday, the ‘plan’ remains for Christensen to stay: “I want Christensen to stay, of course, that’s the plan. The plan is also for him to get some minutes tomorrow; not to start, but to get some playing time.”
