Overview

• Medical staff have cleared Bernal and he is expected to be named in the matchday squad, with any minutes left to Hansi Flick’s discretion.
• Club officials rejected an RFEF request to release him for the U-20 World Cup in Chile, citing the need for a controlled reintroduction.
• Barcelona proposed a short loan for playing time, but Bernal turned it down after interest from seven clubs including Chelsea, Everton, Brighton, AS Roma, Girona, Valencia and Real Betis.
• Saudi side Al-Nassr have shown interest, yet reporting indicates neither Barcelona nor the player are considering a move at this stage.
• Renewal talks are described as progressing toward a 2029 deal with a €500m clause, though no official announcement has been made as registration and salary-limit factors persist.