"Despite facing strong competition and limited minutes so far this season, Marc Bernal has made his intention very clear. According to Mundo Deportivo, the young midfielder has no intention of leaving Barcelona during the January transfer window, even though his chances of becoming a regular starter under Hansi Flick remain slim for now. Bernal is fully focused on continuing his development at Barça and believes that the second half of the season will offer him more opportunities."
"Bernal's situation has been influenced heavily by his long injury layoff. After missing almost a full year due to a serious knee injury, he needed time to regain rhythm and sharpness. Since returning, he has featured in 10 of Barcelona's 25 matches across all competitions, accumulating 189 minutes. There was some interest from Girona regarding a potential loan, but that interest has not progressed, and no concrete offer has arrived."
Marc Bernal intends to stay at Barcelona through the January transfer window and fight for playing time rather than accept a loan. He has received limited minutes so far, playing 189 minutes across 10 of 25 matches since returning from a near-year knee injury. A loan interest from Girona did not materialize into an offer. Barcelona prefer not to weaken the squad midseason and coach Hansi Flick wants to avoid departures in January. Coaching staff value Bernal's tactical understanding and physical progress, and his late-2025 performances suggest increased involvement as the season and busy 2026 schedule approach.
Read at Barca Universal
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