Barcelona scored a first by announcing not a contract renewal, extension, or just a new contract, but an “adjustment” for the teenage starlet Marc Bernal. They have secured their position regarding the future of the 17-year-old, who will unfortunately spend this season out due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Bernal's contract will now include a release clause of 500 million euros, and he will stay until 2026, under the current conditions. That should secure his position in terms of clubs interested in the transfer market, but they also have the opportunity to extend that agreement for another three years. That will keep him at the club until 2029, when he will be 22 years old.
Szczęsny is undergoing medical tests as we speak. @EsportsRAC1
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 30, 2024
Barcelona opened talks on a new deal for Bernal after his injury as a show of faith in his future. He had a remarkable start to the season, starting all three of Barcelona's opening games, and impressive ones too, but he is now on the long road to recovery beaten by Gavi this year.
