Barcelona is on the verge of signing a long-term renewal contract for teenage midfield talent.
The 17-year-old is reportedly “one step away” from signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2029.
His rehabilitation has been smooth, with the youngster already on the training pitch doing individual work, and the club’s medical staff hopeful that he will be fit for pre-season.
The agreement has been reached for several months, with only the official announcement still to be made.
According to Diario Sport, the player is Marc Bernal.
The renewal is well-timed in his career, as he is recovering well from an ACL injury he sustained halfway through the season.
Bernal’s rapid rise through the ranks at La Masia had already caught the eye of manager Hansi Flick before he suffered his injury, with the coaching staff already viewing him as a future Barcelona midfield stalwart.
His maturity, technical ability, and composure above his years have already seen him compared to Barcelona legends of the past, and the club did not wait long to secure him for the future.
The new deal will come with a staggering €500 million release clause—a clear sign of Barcelona’s confidence in his future.
Away from the pitch, Bernal’s fresh deal with top football agency Roc Nation also increases his profile.
The agency will handle his contract business so his development keeps pace with sporting and business advancements.
With a full pre-season training schedule on the agenda, Barcelona wants to finally tie him down, putting a stop to all talk of his future.
As for Bernal, the extension is a massive vote of confidence as he looks to fulfill his gigantic potential and become a first-team regular in Flick’s long-term strategy.
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