Barcelona gem will sign new contract until 2028 today after agreement reached - Romano | Barca Universal

"In a major development, Fabrizio Romano reports that FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with youngster Juan Hernandez over a new contract until 2028. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder will sign his new deal today to commit to the club for two more years. Hernandez is one of the most highly rated young prospects coming through the ranks at La Masia. The youngster was initially called up to train with the first-team squad by Hansi Flick towards the end of the last season."

"He has continued to remain in the senior team dynamics this season, training regularly and even appearing in matchday squads on several occasions. However, he has yet to make his first-team debut for the Blaugrana. The 18-year-old starlet has been impressing for Barça Atletic under Juliano Belletti this term, having made 20 appearances in which he has four goals and four assists. Hernandez's current contract with Barcelona stood to expire at the end of the ongoing season."

"Negotiations over a new deal had been taking place for some time now, and a breakthrough was reached recently. With the agreement now sealed, Hernandez will sign his new contract until 2028 later today. Having lost Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez in the January transfer window to PSG, Barcelona have a readymade replacement in Hernandez to step up and take his spot in Flick's dynamics."

Juan Hernandez, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder from La Masia, has agreed a contract extension with FC Barcelona until 2028 and will sign the deal today. Hernandez trained with the first-team squad under Hansi Flick toward the end of last season and has remained involved with the senior team this season, featuring in matchday squads but not yet making a first-team debut. He has impressed for Barça Atletic under Juliano Belletti, making 20 appearances with four goals and four assists. His previous contract was set to expire at season’s end, and negotiations recently produced an agreement. He is seen as a replacement for Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez.

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