Barcelona extend young Marc Bernal’s contract until June 2029 | OneFootball

Barcelona announced on Monday morning the contract renewal with midfielder Marc Bernal. Developed through the youth academy, the 18-year-old signed a new four-year deal and will remain with the club until June 2029.

“Hello Culers! I am very happy to renew my contract with the club of my life. I hope it continues for many years. A hug to all,” said Marc Bernal in a video posted on Barcelona's social media.

Trained at La Masia, the name given to Barcelona's youth academy, Marc Bernal made his debut for the professional team on August 17, 2024, in the first round of the Spanish Championship, against Valencia, at the Mestalla Stadium.

In total, he played five games for the main team of the Catalan club and provided one assist. The young player was part of the Spanish Championship-winning squad last season.

Knee Injury and Return to the Field

On August 27, 2024, ten days after making his professional debut, Marc Bernal suffered a serious knee injury in a match against Rayo Vallecano, during the third round of the Spanish Championship.

The young midfielder tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and missed the rest of the season to undergo surgery.

385 days later, Marc Bernal returned to the field during Barcelona's thrashing of Valencia on the 14th, at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, in the fourth round of the Spanish Championship. The midfielder entered the field in the 36th minute of the second half and soon assisted Robert Lewandowski in scoring the sixth goal.

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