Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal has brushed off recent transfer speculation linking him with Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. The 19-year-old Spaniard made it clear that his future remains firmly rooted at Camp Nou.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to an interview with AS, Bernal addressed the rumours directly during pre-season training. "It's true that I've seen it, but I don't give it any importance," he stated, emphasising that his agent handles contract discussions while he focuses on the pitch.
Having successfully recovered from a major ACL injury that interrupted his breakthrough under manager Hansi Flick, the teenager feels stronger than ever. "I'd even say I'm better than ever," Bernal noted, ready to seize his opportunities following Frenkie de Jong's injury absence.
Looking ahead to the new campaign, Bernal highlighted Barcelona's ambitions in Europe while preaching caution. "The Champions League is both an objective and a dream for all Barcelona fans," he said, adding that staying humble is key to avoiding obsession.
As part of La Masia's prestigious class of 2007 alongside Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal, Bernal aims to cement his place in the first team. Based on his early pre-season displays, the young midfielder is poised for a major role under Hansi Flick.