Marc Bernal became the big sensation at FC Barcelona at the start of last season. At just 17 years old, he earned a spot as a starter in midfield and delivered outstanding performances. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious injury in the third match of the campaign and couldn't play any more games due to his physical condition. For many people, Bernal is "the big signing" of this season, but everything could change in the coming days.
2 offers for Marc Bernal
In recent hours, the journalist specialized in "mercatto" from Italy, Gianluca Di Marzio, has revealed Bernal's possible departure. The Catalan midfielder has two major offers on the table, one from the neighboring country and another from Spain.
Specifically, Gasperini's Roma wants to bring him to Italy, having shown a "great interest" in the homegrown culer. There have been contacts, according to the aforementioned information, trying to secure his signing for the upcoming season.
Roma isn't the only club after Marc Bernal. In this regard, Di Marzio has also revealed Betis's great interest, as they want to sign the Catalan after Cardoso's departure to Betis.
Barça responds
Marc Bernal is one of the most important names in the future plan of FC Barcelona. At 18 years old, the club sees him as the midfielder who will inherit the culer engine room. From the sporting management and with the backing of Hansi Flick, he's considered an absolutely untouchable player... So much so that clubs like Roma or Betis have been informed that he's not for sale under any circumstances.
The club has complete trust in the young player developed at La Masia. Despite having suffered a serious injury, Barça has a plan designed to gradually integrate him into the first team's dynamics. The roadmap drawn up for Bernal is very similar to the one applied with Gavi when he returned after his last injury: Without rushing anything, but without wasting time.
The club doesn't just see him as a project for the future, but also as a key piece in the medium term. That's why the idea is for Bernal to train regularly with the senior squad, possibly getting minutes as the season progresses. Hansi Flick knows firsthand the footballer's strategic value and is open to his gradual development.
Roma and Betis have inquired about him, but the response has been clear: Marc Bernal isn't leaving Barça. He'll be protected if necessary, because the club firmly believes he's the midfielder of the future. In a time of rebuilding, the emergence of talent like Bernal's is key to ensuring the continuity of Barça's style.