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One year of recovery, Barcelona s 18-year-old star is about to return: will renew the contract until 2029, with a penalty of 1 billion

1:54pm, 22 August 2025Football

The renewal of Barcelona young player Mark Bernal has entered the final stage. On August 22, Daily Sports and World Sports confirmed that Barcelona sports director Deco completed negotiations with Bernal's agent. The 18-year-old Bernal will renew his contract until 2029, with the liquidated damages rising from 20 million euros to 1 billion euros.

Bernal is a new star produced by Barcelona. He entered the first team in the summer of 2024 and was immediately promoted to the main force. Unfortunately, Bernal suffered a severe injury from a torn cruciate ligament in his knee and was on duty for one year. In July this year, Bernal resumed training and was equipped with the physical condition to play. But to be on the safe side, Barcelona plans to start reusing Bernal in October.

The Daily Sports Daily pointed out that Barcelona coach Frick told Bernal that he would be an important member of Barcelona's future. Barcelona regards the 18-year-old midfielder as the main candidate for the next 10 years. Renewing the contract with Bernal is an important matter for Barcelona's sports director Deco.

Bernal was seriously injured and was truant for one year, many clubs have asked about Bernal's situation, hoping to introduce this future star. Manchester City coach Guardiola all recognizes Bernal's ability. However, Barcelona refused to sell Bernal. The Daily Sports Daily said that Deco confirmed to Bernal's agent that Barcelona will reuse Bernal and that an agreement has been reached for renewal has been reached and will be officially announced soon.

Bernal, who is over 18 years old, will renew his contract with Barcelona until 2029. Barcelona sets a penalty of 1 billion euros to show their importance to the players. The liquidated damages of 1 billion are Barcelona's "highest courtesy" to players. Currently, in Barcelona, ​​there are eight people in the Barcelona team, Rafinia, Yamal, Araujo, Pedri, Ferran Torres, Garvey, Conde and Barde, and the liquidated damages are all 1 billion euros.

is 1.93 meters tall and plays as a defensive midfielder. Such a figure will remind people of Busquets. However, Bernal has stronger offensive ability and outstanding long-range shooting ability: During the 10-year growth period of Lamacia, Bernal has grown explosively, scoring 280 goals in 286 games, averaging 0.97 goals per game. Barcelona coach Frick saw Bernal's potential: this ability to break through the back row is something De Jong does not have.

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