According to Marca, Barcelona has reached a preliminary agreement with Brian Fariñas on a contract extension, which will extend the player's contract from 2028 to 2031, with a significant increase in his release clause.
Deco held talks with Brian Fariñas's agent in recent weeks, and both parties reached a preliminary consensus on the extension. The club has intended to extend his contract since late August, when it decided to register Brian Fariñas as a first-team player and assign him a number. Negotiations then began and accelerated after the player made his debut for Flick's team at the end of October.
Barcelona's sporting management acted quickly to adjust Brian Fariñas's contract in line with his new sporting status. Not only did the player make his debut, but he also made a good impression in his initial games. It was imperative to improve his financial terms, as the club needed to increase the salary of a player who had earned a pay raise through his on-field performance, while also securing his future to prevent a potential departure, as his original release clause was only 15 million euros.
Both parties have now reached a preliminary agreement on the extension. The player's original contract expires in 2028, and the new contract will be extended to 2031. However, the parties are still discussing the possibility of signing for one year less, but this option has largely been ruled out.
As planned, contact between the parties will intensify again after the international break to finalize the agreement, with only a few minor details remaining to be confirmed. This will ensure the player stays at the club and prevent his transfer to other European clubs by significantly increasing his release clause.
This extension is part of the club's overall strategy to secure players whose contract terms have become outdated due to significant improvements in performance. Last week, Raphinha's contract was extended until 2030, and the club improved his contract terms to recognize the Brazilian's importance to the team.
A few weeks ago, the club also announced the retention of Xavi Espart, whose contract was extended until 2030. This player has made significant progress at left-back this season. Finally, Bernal's extension is still pending completion, with both parties having largely agreed, and news of his retention will be officially announced shortly.