Barcelona agrees contract extension with Marc Bernal until 2031

Barcelona has reached an agreement with midfielder Marc Bernal to extend his contract until summer 2031, with the signing possibly this week.

• Barcelona and midfielder Marc Bernal have agreed to extend his contract through summer 2031.
• The renewed deal keeps a release clause of €500 million.
• The signing may take place this week at president Joan Laporta's office, attended by sporting director Deco and coordinator Bojan Krkic.
• Bernal, a La Masia graduate, played 33 official matches last season and all nine matches this season.
• Barcelona's accelerated renewal of Bernal responds to reported interest from Liverpool and other European clubs.