Barcelona lock another of the club’s star youngsters down to new contract

La Liga giants Barcelona have on Wednesday announced a contract renewal for a leading member of the club’s academy setup.

The player in question? Marc Bernal.

Bernal, for his part, is a 17-year-old midfielder who generally lines out in a deep-lying role.

Despite his tender years, the Spaniard is already a mainstay in the XI of Barca Atlètic, having been afforded 34 appearances this past season, chipping in with two goals and six assists along the way.

Considered a potential future star in the making, those behind the scenes in Catalunya’s capital, over recent weeks, therefore intensified contacts with Bernal’s entourage.

This came with a view to finding an agreement on the terms of a contract extension.

And, as alluded to above, this week, such endeavours have borne fruit.

As per a statement across the Blaugrana’s website and social media platforms:

‘FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with the player Marc Bernal for the adjustment of his contract, which ties him to the Club until June 30, 2026, when the youth phase will close.’

Conor Laird | GSFN