Barcelona Set to Hand Marc Bernal New Long-Term Contract With €500m Release Clause

Barcelona are preparing to secure the long-term future of one of their most highly rated young midfielders, with Marc Bernal expected to sign a new contract with the club.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the 19-year-old Spanish midfielder is set to agree a long-term deal with Barcelona that will include a €500 million release clause.

The renewal is another indication of the club’s confidence in Bernal and his potential to become an important part of Barcelona’s midfield in the years ahead. Despite his young age, the La Masia graduate has already attracted significant attention within the club for his technical ability, composure and understanding of the game.

Barcelona have been keen to protect their young talents with substantial release clauses, and Bernal’s €500m figure reflects the importance the club places on his development.

The midfielder has also had to overcome a serious knee injury during his early career, but Barcelona have continued to show faith in him and his long-term potential.

With the new agreement expected to be finalized, Bernal will remain tied to Barça for the long term as the club continues to build around its next generation of young talents.

The renewal would provide Barcelona with further security over one of their promising midfield prospects while making any attempt to sign him considerably more difficult.