Deco: Barcelona close on Raphinha, Bernal and Espart deals

Barcelona's sporting director says three renewals are nearly done — but none are signed yet.

What happened. Barcelona sporting director Deco told the club's General Assembly that agreements on new contracts for Raphinha, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart are close to being finalised. He described the deals as near completion and awaiting final steps rather than formally signed.

• Raphinha's proposed extension runs to 2030, adding two years to his previous 2028 deal.
• Midfielder Bernal and full-back Espart, both 19, are the two La Masia youngsters in the plan.
• Deco linked the renewals to Barcelona's aim of competing for every title.

“Raphinha's renewal until 2030 was well on its way”

— Deco

The renewals would tie down Barcelona's captain long-term while securing two highly rated teenagers, though all three still need formalising.

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