Barcelona's race to lock up La Masia star Toni Fernandez until 2031

FC Barcelona are set to offer 18‑year‑old La Masia prodigy Toni Fernandez a new five‑year contract that runs until 2031, with the teenager joining Hansi Flick’s first‑team pre‑season squad this week. The deal, reported by SPORT, signals the club’s intent to lock down the versatile attacker before the summer transfer window closes. The Catalans view him as one of the academy’s standout talents and want to secure his future before interest from elsewhere intensifies. Competition for attacking places has risen sharply after the recent arrival of Karim Adeyemi. German coach Hansi Flick remains eager to evaluate Fernandez closely before deciding his role for the upcoming season. The club sees the contract as a way to protect a prized asset.

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The 18‑year‑old celebrated his birthday this week and has already been integrated into Flick’s first‑team training, marking what could be the most important summer of his young career. Fernandez spent much of the summer on an individual training programme and arrived early at the Joan Gamper complex, demonstrating clear determination to impress the coach. Barcelona are finalising a five‑year renewal that would extend his stay until 2031, with the proposal largely prepared. His immediate role will depend on his pre‑season performances and how the squad evolves during the transfer window. Several clubs have shown interest in Fernandez, but those close to the player say his priority has always been to succeed at Barcelona. The club signed him from Espanyol at youth level and has nurtured his development through La Masia. For Barcelona, the contract locks in a promising attacking prospect. For Fernandez, it offers a platform to earn a bigger first‑team role based on his summer displays.