Bernal stands firm against Rodri's imminent arrival

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Marc Bernal, a 19-year-old midfielder, has put on the table the possibility of going out on loan from Barcelona this transfer window given the scenario that could unfold with the arrival of Rodri to the Blaugrana team. His agents met this Wednesday with Deco at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to analyze his situation.

The meeting takes place as Barcelona works on a potential signing of Rodri, although the future of the Manchester City player remains publicly undefined. Bernal's representatives aim to learn about the sporting plans and the conditions of a potential contract improvement.

Marc Bernal wants to understand his role at Barcelona

Barcelona keeps Bernal in their plans and does not consider the arrival of another midfielder to automatically imply his departure. The player has a contract until June 30, 2029, with a release clause of 500 million euros.

The sporting aspect, however, will be one of the central points of the conversation. Bernal seeks guarantees about his role before making a final decision, while his representatives assess the options available in the market.

The midfielder has already attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United. In July, United even tried to include Bernal in discussions for Marcus Rashford, but both Barcelona and the player rejected that possibility.

This situation marks a change from the stance Bernal had maintained in recent months. In June, Mundo Deportivo reported that the player wanted to stay at Barcelona despite English clubs' interest and his intention was to fulfill his contract until 2029.

Rodri opens a new scenario for Bernal

The potential arrival of Rodri introduces direct competition in a position where Bernal managed to establish himself during the 2025/26 season. The homegrown player played 33 matches and scored five goals, after regaining continuity following his knee injury.

Barcelona, on the other hand, aims to convey that Rodri would not alter their commitment to Bernal. The sports management believes the midfielder is part of the long-term project and competing for a spot with a player of that caliber could also aid in his development.

Rodri, 30 years old, is under contract with Manchester City until June 2027. His future remains open after the World Cup, with Real Madrid being one of the clubs linked to his situation, although negotiations with the Madrid side fell through when the World Cup MVP prioritized signing for the Catalan team.

Renewal is also part of the meeting. Barcelona had already planned to adjust Bernal's economic conditions after his progression in the first team, a matter the club began to study before the current transfer market.

The next step will depend on the discussions between Deco and Bernal's representatives. If the player considers the sporting guarantees insufficient despite the planned salary improvement, a loan could come into play; if Barcelona maintains its commitment to give him playing time, the option of a loan would lose strength. Meanwhile, Marc Bernal will have to decide his future with the possible arrival of Rodri as one of the determining factors.

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