Barcelona has made two notable signings this summer: Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, although Adeyemi’s transfer is not yet officially complete. The club’s main transfer target remains Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, seen as the ideal replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona’s €100 million offer has been rejected by Atletico so far, signaling a tough negotiation ahead. To persuade Atletico to release Alvarez, Barcelona considers including players in the deal.
Bernal’s contract runs until 2029 and features a hefty release clause of €500 million, giving Barcelona strong protection in retaining him. After recovering from a serious injury suffered early in the 2024-25 season, Flick plans for Bernal to have a more significant role in the upcoming season.
Marc Bernal himself is fully committed to Barcelona and is not contemplating a move. Despite a recent meeting between his agent Raul Verdu and Atletico’s sporting director Mateu Alemany, the 19-year-old midfielder looks forward to continuing his career defending the Blaugrana colors.
