The future of Marc Bernal, the young Barcelona midfielder, has entered a critical phase during the current winter transfer window, due to his limited appearances with the first team this season.

According to the website "Fichajes," Barcelona's management is considering the option of loaning out the 18-year-old player to give him more playing time in La Liga, as he has not had enough opportunities under coach Hans Flick's plans, despite the positive assessment of his talent within the club.

The website explained that Girona was the first club to inquire about Marc Bernal's status, before Real Oviedo entered the competition strongly in the final hours, as they seek to strengthen their midfield with a young player capable of making an immediate impact.

The same source pointed out that Barcelona has no intention of permanently letting go of the player, as Bernal is considered a future prospect for the club. The loan is seen as a step in his natural development process, with the expectation that he will return better prepared to compete for a spot in the first team.

The future of Marc Bernal is expected to be decided in the coming days, with a choice between Girona and Real Oviedo, depending on the sporting project and the guarantees of playing time that the player will receive.