According to media reports, although Girona are interested in loaning 18-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal in the January transfer window, Barcelona have clearly ruled out this possibility.
Despite Bernal’s limited playing time in the first half of the season due to a serious knee injury sustained in August 2024, Barcelona’s management and coaching staff still regard him as a key member for the second half of the season, and expect his playing opportunities to increase significantly as he regains full fitness.
Additionally, head coach Hansi Flick has reached an agreement with sporting director Deco that no players will be allowed to leave in the January window to avoid weakening the team’s overall strength, especially amid the unexpected impact of Ronald Araújo’s absence due to mental health issues.
Meanwhile, Flick confirmed that Marc-André ter Stegen is on the verge of returning from injury, but emphasized that Joan García remains the first-choice goalkeeper for now.
