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FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Marc Bernal to extend his contract through 2031, retaining a €500m release clause and thwarting external interest.

Barcelona have reached a closed agreement to extend Marc Bernal's contract until 2031, featuring a €500m release clause, as Liverpool pivot to other midfield targets.

Barcelona are set to finalize a new deal for Marc Bernal, running until 2031 with a €500m release clause, complicating reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.

Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal in January, though the player wants to stay.

Barcelona are adopting a careful minutes-management plan for new signing Rodri, with a 50-50 rotation with Marc Bernal expected to protect the midfielder after his summer back surgery.