Barcelona has confirmed that it has no intention of letting young midfielder Marc Bernal leave during the upcoming January transfer window ❌⚽.
The 18-year-old returned gradually to competitive matches on September 19 against Valencia at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, which ended 6-0 for Barcelona. Bernal played the final minutes after a long absence due to a complex knee injury. Since then, he has featured in only three short appearances against Oviedo, Paris Saint-Germain, and Olympiacos, while remaining on the bench in several other matches.
According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s technical and medical staff are handling Bernal’s case with extreme caution to avoid setbacks, clarifying that his situation is unrelated to teammate Gavi’s injury. The rehabilitation plan aims for full readiness gradually without physical risks ⚡.
The club has also confirmed it has no plans to loan Bernal in January, viewing him as part of the team’s future project, and believes giving him more time at the club is better than seeking additional minutes elsewhere. His condition will be assessed in the coming weeks based on technical and physical readiness before any final decision is made.
Internationally, Bernal was not called up for Spain’s U21 matches against San Marino and Romania for the Euro 2027 qualifiers, after being in the preliminary October squad. Barcelona recently extended his contract until 2029, raising his release clause to €500 million and increasing his salary, reaffirming the club’s trust in his future with the first team 🏆.
