Barcelona to announce teenage midfielder’s contract renewal imminently – report

Barcelona to announce teenage midfielder’s contract renewal imminently – report According to MARCA , Barcelona are preparing to officially announce the contract renewal of teenage midfielder Marc Bernal in the next few days. The 19-year-old La Masia graduate and the club reached an agreement over an extension a few weeks ago, with the official confirmation expected to be arrive imminently. Bernal growing in stature Bernal made his first-team breakthrough in 2024, during Hansi Flick’s first season in charge at Barcelona. An ACL injury into his third official game of the season sidelined him for a year, but the Catalans handed him a renewal until 2029 as a show of their trust and confidence his potential. Having returned to action last season, the 19-year-old La Masia graduate has slowly grown into an important player under Flick. So far this season, he has played 14 games in all competitions, although only five of them have been from the start, registering two assists. New extension imminent. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) With Rodri currently sidelined with an injury, Bernal has emerged as Flick’s preferred option to replace him in the starting lineup, as was seen in the weekend win over Atletico Madrid. New contract until 2031 Given Bernal’s growing importance in the team, Barcelona moved quickly to secure his long-term future at the Spotify Camp Nou, especially with some clubs across Europe sniffing around during the summer. The 19-year-old midfielder’s new contract is expected to run until the summer of 2031, meaning an addition of two more years on his current deal. As per the report, the academy product’s renewal has been settled for several weeks, with scheduling difficulties leading to the announcement being delayed. A key player for the present and the future. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) The Catalans have recently confirmed the contract renewals of Raphinha and Xavi Espart, and soon, Bernal’s extension until 2031 will also be made official. As part of the new contract, the youngster will also receive a significant salary increase reflecting his growth in stature in Flick’s setup. Along with Bernal’s renewal, Barcelona are also yet to hold the formal contract signing events for Andreas Christensen and Espart. And, as per the report, the club will finalise the schedule for the contract presentations once president Joan Laporta returns from his trip to New York next week.