Marc Bernal is finishing recovering from the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee and an injury associated with the external meniscus that he suffered on matchday 3 of LaLiga 2024/25. Despite this, FC Barcelona sees him as the ideal pivot and one of the most promising players in the squad.
That is why the sports director of the Blaugrana team, Deco, held a key meeting with the midfielder's representatives to reaffirm the club's confidence in the player and consolidate its commitment to the future, according to recent information.
During the meeting, both parties finalized the details of his renewal, in principle until 2029 with a termination clause of 1,000 million euros, which would be officially announced in the coming days. In addition, Barça is working so that the midfielder can have a first-team number, as long as the registration conditions allow it.
Marc Bernal enters Hansi Flick's plans
In this sense, coach Hansi Flick sees great potential in the player and wants to keep him on the team. It should be remembered that he was the owner of the pivot position until he suffered that injury in Vallecas.
Although on his return Marc Bernal will have to demonstrate a great level, because the competition in midfield is fierce. Only Pedri would have his place secured.
From there, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Casadó, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Fermín López and the native of Berga will have to compete for the starting position in the different demarcations.
It should be noted that, despite spending almost a year without competing, Bernal continues to arouse the interest of numerous clubs, who have transferred their proposals to the Blaugrana team.
However, the Blaugrana entity has been blunt that the 18-year-old midfielder is considered non-transferable. Although some loan options were heard, the club's priority is for Marc to have a leading role this season in the first team.
Marc Bernal aims to return against Valencia
In this argumentative order, the '28', despite already having medical discharge, would return to a Barça call-up for the match against Valencia FC, which will be between September 13 and 14.
Yes, Marc Bernal's reincorporation to the team would follow a similar roadmap to the one applied to Gavi last season, who suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee and an injury to the lateral meniscus in November 2023. The German coach cautiously managed the minutes of the '6' to avoid physical overloads, and the result was optimal.
Gavi finished the season in full. In the case of Bernal, the club has acted with the same prudence, even slowing down the player at certain times, since he feels ready to be on the field.