"Atletico Madrid are not interested in Bernal, even though they were interested in his services during the January transfer window. The meeting between Verdu and Alemany wasn't regarding Bernal's future but rather to establish contacts with players represented by Verdu's agency, Roc Nation Esports."
"Hansi Flick convinced the youngster to continue at Barcelona and fight for his place in the starting eleven, a decision that paid off in the end. The reason Bernal was not discussed as a potential option for Atletico Madrid is that the player himself no longer considers the possibility of leaving Camp Nou."
"Barcelona, for their part, are not too keen on offloading their talented midfielder, who will be eyeing a return to the starting XI in the Champions League quarter-final second-leg tie against Atleti next week."
Atletico Madrid's sporting director Mateu Alemany met with Marc Bernal's agent, Raul Verdu, but the meeting was not about Bernal's future. Atletico Madrid is not interested in Bernal, who was previously courted in January. The meeting aimed to establish contacts with players represented by Verdu's agency, Roc Nation Esports. Bernal has decided to stay at Barcelona and fight for his place, with the club also not keen on offloading him. He is currently unavailable due to injury but aims to return for the Champions League quarter-finals.
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