🚨| Al-Nassr has expressed its interest in Marc Bernal. But the player has ZERO interest about this deal. 🇸🇦

Al-Nassr have shown interest in signing Marc Bernal — but the young star has no intention of entertaining the move. 🇸🇦

Here’s the story of Marc Bernal — who he is, how he rose through the ranks, and where things stand now:

Early Life & Youth Career

Rise Through Barcelona & Professional Breakthrough

At La Masia, Bernal developed as a defensive midfielder, noted for his good physicality, left-footedness, vision, composure, and ability to play under pressure. (Khel Now)
In mid-2023, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona, which runs until 2026. (Wikipedia)
He made his senior/reserve debut for Barcelona Atlètic in the Primera Federación (Spain’s third tier) on 27 August 2023. His first goals for Barça Atlètic came later that season. (Wikipedia)
On 17 August 2024, he made his La Liga debut for the first team under Hansi Flick, starting in a 2-1 away win over Valencia. (Mundo Deportivo)

Shortly after his first-team breakthrough, Bernal suffered a serious knee injury: a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, along with damage to the external meniscus. This happened during the match vs. Rayo Vallecano in August 2024. (Reuters)
He underwent surgery on 9 September 2024, and the recovery has been extensive. (FC Barcelona)
Barcelona moved to protect his future by inserting a very large release clause—€500 million—into his contract. The club clearly sees him as a long-term investment despite the injury. (Reuters)

Bernal is primarily a defensive midfielder (“number 6” type) but has the skill set to influence possession, build from deep, intercept, and help control the midfield tempo. His physical presence (height, strength) helps in duels and aerial contests. (Khel Now)
He has been compared (by pundits) to Sergio Busquets in style—steady, intelligent, good on the ball, able to read the game. (Khel Now)

Because of his injury, Bernal missed most of the 2024-25 season. The recovery is being managed carefully by the club medical staff at their training facilities. (FC Barcelona)
Barcelona have emphasized that his rehabilitation will be managed so he returns in good physical condition, not rushed into action. (FC Barcelona)
The club’s faith in him is shown by the contract protections (release clause, duration) and by the fact that he’s remained in their long-term plans.