#contract-renewal

#contract-renewal

This move is not just a routine renewal, as within the club, there is a growing belief that the 18-year-old represents a long-term investment, especially at a time when the youth setup is undergoing subtle changes. His importance has increased further following the departure of Pedro 'Dro' Fernandez, with club officials now seeing Hernandez as the ideal profile to step into that role and grow within the structure.

According to SPORT, Barcelona youngster Pedro 'Dro' Fernández did not train in the session prior to the match against Racing Santander and will not travel to Santander for the Copa del Rey tie. The 18-year-old midfielder will be unavailable and will not join the squad after it was confirmed that he is carrying physical discomfort that prevents him from competing at full capacity.

In recent weeks, in recent months, several Premier League clubs have asked for information and tried to probe the price of the footballer, whether he could be out or not. To date there are no official proposals.

Inacio has long been admired internally due to his profile. A left-footed centre-back with strong distribution and significant experience in European competitions, he fit the mould of what Barça's sporting management had been seeking. However, he was never considered an immediate priority for Hansi Flick, who had other centre-back options ranked above him for next season. Even so, the Catalan club viewed him as a valuable market opportunity, particularly because his previous contract was set to expire in 2027.

However, according to MARCA, the top priority for Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany is to keep Alvarez at the club and, as such, he is already planning a renewal for the Argentine, who Laporta sees as the dream signing. With a €500 million release clause, a contract until 2030, and the club fully convinced that no player fits the post-Griezmann era better, no one at Atletico imagines a future without Alvarez. In fact, the club president, Enrique Cerezo, made it clear in a recent interview, stating that the striker was an undisputed part of their project and would not be sold.