FC Barcelona close to renewing Brian Fariñas' contract

FC Barcelona are close to securing the future of their young player Brian Fariñas, having reached a preliminary agreement to extend his contract until 2031, with final details to be settled after the international break, according to Spanish newspaper "Marca".

FC Barcelona's move came after the good levels shown by Marc Bernal in his early matches with the first team under Hans Flick. The club began renewal negotiations since his promotion at the end of August, intensifying them after his first appearance at the end of October.

The sporting management is looking to improve Brian Fariñas' annual salary and increase the release clause in his contract, which is only 15 million euros, to avoid his potential departure to a European club.

Negotiations are expected to resume after the international break to finalize some minor details, with the option of extending the contract for one less year ruled out, making the agreement for his continuation until 2031 the most likely.

This move is part of FC Barcelona's strategy to secure contracts for players whose performances have improved, after the club renewed Raphinha's contract until 2030, as well as Xavi Espart's, while they are close to finalizing Marc Bernal's contract renewal.