Deco Has No Doubts and Has the Planning for Barça on Track for the Future. There has been much talk about the possible signing of a defensive midfielder for the next season, but the reality is that he doesn't plan to spend a single euro. Despite the strong rumors about Kimmich or Zubimendi, the reality is that the sporting director is clear about who the ideal candidate for the position is.
We are talking about Marc Bernal, a Barça youth player who started the season as a starter for Hansi Flick. A long-term injury has prevented him from having the minutes that were planned this season, but the confidence in him remains intact. At 17 years old, he has a contract with the team of his dreams until 2026, but with a unilateral renewal clause for three more years.
Initially, the plan is not to execute Marc Bernal's automatic renewal clause, but to renew him. He is still a minor, but at the end of next May, he will turn 18. From there, Deco is expected to agree on a new top-level contract with the Catalan, extending him until 2029, with a higher salary and a 500 million clause.
The Bet at Barça Is Clear: Marc Bernal. No one doubts his quality, and he is expected to return in full physical condition from his long-term injury. Between him and Casadó, Deco is clear that the midfield is more than covered at the club for the next decade.
Hansi Flick Approves Deco's Decision with Marc Bernal
He didn't expect what he had on his hands. Flick was very saddened by Marc Bernal's injury, but he is clear that next season, when he recovers, he will be a very important player in his plans.
Deco has consulted the coach about his plans with Marc Bernal and, after that, he was clear that he should renew him for three more years.
Marc Bernal suffered one of the most serious injuries a footballer can endure in Vallecas: a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The injury occurred in the final moments of the Rayo Vallecano-Barça match in a clash with Isi Palazón.
Marc Bernal left the field without putting weight on his left foot, leaving Barça with ten players because Hansi Flick had already made all the substitutions. His return is not expected until the next season. The tests were clear, showing that he will miss the rest of the season with Barcelona.
The Plan with Marc Bernal Leaves No Doubt: Renewed Until 2029, It Will Be Official When He Turns 18.