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Barcelona Teenage Star Marc Bernal Travels to Saudi Arabia
Barcelona’s squad traveling to Saudi Arabia this week will include an additional name, as 17-year-old Marc Bernal joins the team. Bernal’s promising breakthrough season was unfortunately cut short in August due to an ACL tear that required surgery.
Despite this setback, Barcelona remains optimistic about Bernal’s future and has already secured a contract extension with him for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign. The club sees him as a vital player moving forward.
Recent reports suggest that Bernal, a Spain U17 international, is making good progress in his rehabilitation program and could potentially make a return to the pitch in the closing weeks of the 2024/25 season. Despite being in a crucial phase of his recovery, Bernal is eager to stay involved with the squad.
Head coach Hansi Flick has welcomed Bernal’s presence on the trip to Jeddah, where he will continue working with the Barcelona medical staff to ensure he stays on the right track. This decision highlights the club’s commitment to supporting Bernal during his recovery process.
Marc-Andre Ter Stegen’s Recovery Status
On the other hand, goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen will not be traveling with the team to Saudi Arabia as his ACL recovery is still in the early stages, unlike Bernal’s more advanced progress. The club is carefully monitoring Ter Stegen’s rehabilitation to ensure he returns to full fitness before making a comeback.
