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Marc Bernal’s €500m Clause Confirmed, Contract Until 2026

Marc Bernal’s €500m Clause Confirmed, Contract Until 2026

FC Barcelona and rising star midfielder Marc Bernal have agreed to a contract adjustment, confirming his buyout clause at a staggering €500 million. The updated deal binds the 17-year-old until 30 June 2026 when his U-19 status ends, with an option to extend through 2029. 

Bernal, a La Masia product, had impressed in the opening matches of the season and made senior team appearances under manager Hansi Flick. He made his debut for Barça in the La Liga opener versus Valencia and also played in matches against Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano.

However, in a match against Rayo Vallecano, Bernal …

Barcelona President Messi's Father And Manager To Meet Barcelona President

Messi Unwilling To Renew Contract With Barcelona

FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has called off negotiations over renewing his contract with the club, according to a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser on Friday.

The report added that the Argentina captain was even ready to leave the Catalans when his current deal expires in 2021.

It said Messi and his father Jorge had begun discussing renewing his last deal with the club, which was signed in 2017. “But he no longer wishes to stay at the Camp Nou.’’

The report added that Messi was angry about leaked media reports which appeared to make him seem responsible …