Barcelona are closing in on another important contract renewal, with Brian Farinas reaching a preliminary agreement with the club over an extension that could keep him at Camp Nou until 2031.
According to MARCA, sporting director Deco has held several meetings with the versatile midfielder’s representatives in recent weeks, with negotiations progressing towards a final agreement.
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Barcelona want to reward the youngster’s development after his promotion to Hansi Flick’s first-team squad and protect his future amid growing interest in emerging European talent.
It is to be noted that Farinas’ existing contract runs until 2028 and reportedly includes a €15 million release clause.
The new agreement, on its part, is expected to increase his protection against approaches from other clubs, although the official number is yet to be disclosed.
Deco accelerates negotiations after Farinas’ first-team breakthrough
Farinas will renew his Barcelona contract until 2031. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Barcelona’s intention to renew Farinas’ contract dates back to the end of August, when the club decided to promote him to the first team and assign him a senior squad number.
Negotiations began around that time but gathered momentum towards the end of October following his first-team debut against Alaves.
As a result, the sporting department consequently moved to improve his financial package while also securing a longer commitment.
As stated before, the proposed agreement would extend Farinas’ stay by three years, taking his contract from 2028 to 2031.
As per the outlet, although a shorter extension was also discussed, that possibility was eventually discarded.
Farinas was close to joining Girona in the summer. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
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Considering the recent development, Barcelona are now preparing to formalise the arrangements.
Barcelona protect their emerging first-team talent
Farinas’ renewal is part of a strategy where Barcelona want to ensure the club’s emerging players have contracts reflecting their growing importance.
On that note, the club has already secured Raphinha’s future until 2030, while Marc Bernal and Gerard Martin are also part of the sporting department’s renewal planning.
Lastly, it is crucial to remember that Farinas was close to leaving Barcelona in the summer, with Girona emerging as the most likely destination.
Flick, however, decided to keep the player, and although it took a while, Farinas has finally made his Barcelona debut and is tipped for gradual progression.
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