"As expected, any potential move would be strictly controlled, as the plan involves a straightforward loan deal, with no purchase clause included. Internally, this is not being viewed as a lack of belief in the player, but rather as a carefully designed pathway to protect his long-term growth. Furthermore, Hansi Flick is expected to play a decisive role, and his opinion will carry significant weight. This is because the manager is known to be reluctant to let players leave mid-season, especially young profiles he values highly."
"From the sporting management's perspective, the priority is for Bernal to keep playing. There is a strong internal conviction that he has the profile to become a key Barcelona midfielder for the next decade. Allowing his development to stall on the bench is not seen as a viable option, even if it means making a difficult short-term decision. As such, interest in the player is growing. Girona have been particularly active in recent days, applying pressure on both Barça and Bernal's camp in an attempt to secure his services."
Barcelona will meet with Marc Bernal and his representatives to determine the next step in his development following the Copa del Rey tie with Racing Santander. Multiple loan proposals exist and the club is open to a short-term move so long as the loan contains no purchase clause, ensuring control over his future. Hansi Flick will have significant input and prefers not to let valued young players depart mid-season. Sporting management prioritizes regular playing time to prevent stagnation. Girona have actively pursued Bernal and all parties aim to discuss and reach an agreement by the end of the week.
Read at Barca Universal
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