Barcelona is making a lot of effort to guarantee their long-term future by signing new contracts for a number of important players. The Catalan team has already determined that Brian Farinas and Gerard Martin will be the next rising stars to get rewards after Raphinha’s lucrative deal.
Barcelona is making rapid progress in securing the nucleus of Hansi Flick’s team. Raphinha, a Brazilian forward who has scored 14 goals in eight games so far this season, has agreed to a new long-term contract with the Catalan club that will last until June 2030.
There are other players that are staying longer than the forward. Additionally, Barca has signed a new deal for Hamza Abdelkarim, and talks with highly regarded La Masia grads Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart are allegedly going well and will soon come to an end.
With several high-profile deals nearing completion, sporting director Deco has already identified the next players in line for fresh terms. According to Mundo Deportivo, Martin and Farinas are the next pair set to be rewarded by the club.
Both players are currently under contract until June 2028. However, Blaugrana are determined to resolve their situations swiftly, ensuring they do not enter next summer with only a year left on their respective deals. Deco wants to proactively manage the squad’s future and avoid any unnecessary contract drama.
Martin has been one of the biggest surprises of the season in Catalonia. Naturally a left-back, he has seamlessly transitioned into the heart of the defence to become an indispensable starter alongside Pau Cubarsi.
The young defender’s successful positional shift has thoroughly convinced Flick, who now trusts him as a reliable option at centre-back. While negotiations over a new contract are still in the early stages, the club view his long-term retention as a priority following his impressive adaptation to top-flight football.
