Overview
- Journalist Nil Sola told Catalunya Radio that Girona are considering a January loan for the 18-year-old midfielder, a report echoed by multiple outlets.
- Reports frame the pursuit as a bid to repeat the successful 'Eric Garcia formula' that previously gave a young Barcelona player regular top-flight minutes at Montilivi.
- Since returning from a 2024 ACL injury, Bernal has logged roughly 120 minutes across limited appearances after being declared fit in mid-September.
- Spain U-21 coach David Gordo left Bernal out of his recent squad, citing the player's lack of club playing time.
- Barcelona extended Bernal’s contract to 2029 with a €500m release clause, making a permanent exit unlikely as Girona, struggling in the league, look for reinforcements.