Inacio has long been admired internally due to his profile. A left-footed centre-back with strong distribution and significant experience in European competitions, he fit the mould of what Barça's sporting management had been seeking. However, he was never considered an immediate priority for Hansi Flick, who had other centre-back options ranked above him for next season. Even so, the Catalan club viewed him as a valuable market opportunity, particularly because his previous contract was set to expire in 2027.
However, according to MARCA, the top priority for Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany is to keep Alvarez at the club and, as such, he is already planning a renewal for the Argentine, who Laporta sees as the dream signing. With a €500 million release clause, a contract until 2030, and the club fully convinced that no player fits the post-Griezmann era better, no one at Atletico imagines a future without Alvarez. In fact, the club president, Enrique Cerezo, made it clear in a recent interview, stating that the striker was an undisputed part of their project and would not be sold.
It has been a slow and demanding recovery, but the Blaugrana never stopped believing in one of the La Masia players earmarked as a first-team star since his early days in the academy. Such is the faith in Bernal that Barcelona decided to renew his contract even before he had returned to the pitch, extending his deal until 2029 with the approval of the coaching staff and Hansi Flick.
There were always clubs that inquired, but I was never open to it," he said. "Football is, of course, the most important thing, and I think we have a team with which we can compete for major titles. I feel valued and important," De Jong clarified. "As a family, we live wonderfully there; we're completely integrated.
As reported by SPORT, Barcelona are preparing to reopen renewal talks with Marc Casado after he joined forces with super agent Jorge Mendes. Casado had already agreed to extend his stay at the club in 2024 when he signed a new deal running until 2030. Those talks, however, were conducted under the guidance of his former agent, Jonathan Luque.
"Fikayo Tomori seriously hurt himself in Bergamo. His leg nearly got stuck in the ground, and he was in serious danger of injuring his knee. In addition to the risk to his knee, the defender suffered a severe blow to his quadriceps, causing an effusion," he began (via MilanNews). "Milan played the match on Tuesday, and they took to the field again on Sunday evening, four days later. On Wednesday, Tomori went for tests that ruled out any injuries, and he couldn't walk.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to part ways with Vinicius Junior in the summer of 2026, according to a report from Sport Bild. The decision, said to have been made in the aftermath of Los Blancos' 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona, could mark the end of an era for one of Madrid's brightest and most controversial stars. The 25-year-old forward, who has been instrumental in Real Madrid's success over recent seasons, reportedly clashed with manager Xabi Alonso after being substituted during the match.
The 22-year-old is already a useful player for them, and he will only improve with coaching and experience. The French defender has all the tools to develop into a top-class player for Chelsea with the right guidance. It will be interesting to see if the two parties can finalise an agreement. Gusto has been linked with a move away from Chelsea in the past.
Barcelona continue to focus on securing the future of their most promising academy talents, and Juan Hernandez's case is currently one of the most pressing. Under the guidance of Juliano Belletti, the young attacking midfielder has been in exceptional form for Barça Atletic, and has become one of the team's key figures this season. Hernandez's contract expires at the end of the season, and with no renewal agreement secured yet, reports suggested that PSG had taken an interest in signing the 18-year-old in 2026.