Barcelona academy jewel still has no renewal offers amid widespread interest
Barcelona academy jewel still has no renewal offers amid widespread interestWhile the FC Barcelona first team enjoyed a successful 2025/26 campaign, the same cannot be said of the reserve team, Bara Atletic.Juliano Bellettis side endured disappointing campaign that ended just short of the RFEF Primera Division play-offs, meaning another season awaits in the Spanish fourth tier.As Bara Atletic prepare to return to training on 20 July, several questions remain unanswered within the squad, with no fewer than eleven players entering the final year of their contracts.Toni Fernandezs future uncertainOne of them is Toni Fernandez, who, according to Mundo Deportivo, still has not received a renewal offer from Barcelona even as interest in him grows.Despite being regarded as one of the clubs brightest prospects, Toni has not yet received a renewal proposal from Barcelona. His current contract expires in June 2027, meaning he has just one year remaining.Toni Fernandezs contract expires in 2027. (Picture courtesy: FC Barcelona Official Website)The attacking midfielder, who turns 18 next month, has attracted interest from several clubs, including La Liga sides Alaves and Sevilla, as well as second-division outfit Real Oviedo.Focused on BarcelonaHowever, at present, Tonis priority is not to consider outside offers but to concentrate on pre-season and continue his development.Indeed, the youngsters focus remains firmly on Barcelona and there is no sign of concern from the players camp. Toni is due to report for pre-season with Hansi Flicks first team on 13 July, having already enjoyed a taste of senior football under the German coach. Last summer, he joined the first team on their tour of South Korea and China, and he is now eager to make the most of another opportunity.Flick handed the midfielder his official Barcelona debut in January 2025 when he was just 16 years, five months and 17 days old. That appearance made him the second-youngest player to debut for the club in the 21st century, behind only Lamine Yamal.Flick rates Toni highly. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)The faith shown by the German manager remains a major source of motivation for the youngster.Aware of the competitionToni enjoyed a productive season under Belletti for Bara Atletic, making 24 appearances, scoring five goals and contributing three assists. Nevertheless, he understands that breaking into Barcelonas first team in his preferred role will not be easy.Competition in attacking midfield is fierce, with the senior squad already well stocked. For that reason, Tonis current plan is to complete pre-season with Flick and then continue his progress with Bara Atltic.The summer transfer window still has a long way to run, and circumstances can always change. But for now, despite the absence of a new contract offer and growing interest from elsewhere, Toni has only one thing on his mind: Barcelona.
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