Barcelona have reached a preliminary agreement with Brian Farinas to extend the midfielder’s contract from 2028 to 2031, according to Marca.
The new deal is also expected to include a significant increase to the player’s release clause, which currently stands at 15 million euros.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has held talks with Farinas’ agent in recent weeks, with both sides reaching an initial agreement over the main terms of the extension. The club had already decided to secure the player’s future in late August, when it registered him as a first-team player and gave him a squad number.
Negotiations began at that stage and gathered pace after Farinas made his debut for Flick’s team at the end of October.
The club’s sporting management moved quickly to bring his contract into line with his new status within the first team. Farinas made a positive impression in his early appearances, prompting Barcelona to improve his financial terms and recognise his performances on the pitch.
Barcelona also want to protect themselves against interest from other European clubs. His existing release clause of 15 million euros is considered too low, making an increase a key part of the new agreement.
Although the proposed contract would run until 2031, the two parties are still discussing the possibility of agreeing a deal for one year less. That option, however, has largely been ruled out.
Further contact is expected after the international break, when Barcelona and the player’s representatives will work to complete the remaining details. Only minor points are still to be confirmed before the extension is finalised.
The agreement forms part of a wider Barcelona strategy to renegotiate contracts that no longer reflect a player’s progress or importance to the team.
Last week, Barcelona extended Raphinha’s contract until 2030 and improved his terms to acknowledge the Brazilian’s growing significance to the side.
The club also announced several weeks ago that Xavi Espart would remain at Barcelona until 2030. He has made considerable progress at left-back this season.
Bernal’s renewal has yet to be completed, although Barcelona and the player have largely reached an agreement. An official announcement confirming his retention is expected shortly.
