{
  "id": 8861450,
  "title": "Barcelona will not change homegrown star’s release clause despite contract renewal – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/barcelona-will-not-change-homegrown-stars-release-clause-despite",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-not-change-homegrown-star-062000687.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona are set to renew the contract of homegrown midfielder Marc Bernal, with the agreement expected to remain in place until 2031. Mundo Deportivo has reported that the club has decided not to adjust Bernal's €500 million release clause, despite the midfielder's growing importance to the team. Sporting director Deco confirmed the imminent agreement at a recent board meeting, with the final documentation now the only remaining step before the contract is finalized. Bernal's current role as a starting player, coupled with his recent call-ups to the Spain Under-21 team, underscores his development and value to the squad. The decision to maintain the release clause reflects Barcelona's confidence in the midfielder and their long-term strategy of nurturing players through La Masia.",
  "summary": "Barcelona are closing in on a new contract for Marc Bernal, with the midfielder set to remain at the club until 2031.The agreement is not yet formally signed, but the key terms are understood to have ...",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}