Barcelona midfield progidy’s agents meet with Deco to discuss future and contract improvement
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According to Carlos Monfort of SPORT, Marc Bernal’s representatives have just arrived at Barcelona’s training ground for a meeting with Deco to discuss the midfielder’s situation directly.
The meeting comes at an important moment, following several moves by Barcelona in the transfer market. One of the topics on the agenda is the highly likely signing of Rodri.
The Blaugana want to reassure Bernal’s camp and make clear that the possible arrival of the Manchester City midfielder does not change the plans it has for the academy graduate and his future at the club.
However, there is an important consideration. Bernal has attracted interest from several major Premier League clubs and is eager to ensure that he will get enough minutes at the club in the coming season.
His representatives also want to hear the improved contract proposal Barcelona intend to put forward before making a decision.
Untouchable. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Complete and absolute confidence in Bernal
Barcelona’s confidence in Bernal remains absolute. The Catalans consider the midfielder an important player for both the present and, especially, the future.
The sporting department believes he still has considerable room for development, and it does not believe that signing another midfielder should prevent him from continuing his progression.
The meeting will also provide an opportunity to advance discussions over an improvement to Bernal’s salary, an issue that has remained pending since his last renewal.
The midfielder extended his contract in September 2025 until June 30, 2029, with a €500 million release clause.
At the time, the Blaugrana committed to reviewing his salary once Bernal had established himself within the first-team setup. Barcelona believe that moment has now arrived and want to honour the promise made to the player.
Improved contract on the horizon. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
His performances and development have convinced the club that his salary should be adjusted to reflect his new status within the squad.
Bernal has no doubts
For his part, Bernal has no doubts about his future. He wants to remain at Barcelona and continue developing at the club where he has been since childhood.
His progress has attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga and Serie A, although his priority remains establishing himself as a Barcelona player.
The possible arrival of Rodri, therefore, does not alter Barcelona’s plans.
The club even believes that training alongside and competing for a position with a player of Rodri’s caliber could help Bernal’s development.
The message Barcelona wants to deliver to his agents today is clear: the club remain fully committed to the academy product, and that commitment will be accompanied by an improved salary.