Update: Four pending renewals that Barcelona will look to finalise soon

Rapidly approaching the business end of the transfer window, Barcelona are looking to move along some key renewals ahead of the new season, ensuring they keep hold of some of their top talents.

As such, Mundo Deportivo have issued an update on some key contract negotiations that are going on at the club and what can be expected in the coming weeks.

Lamine Yamal, who just turned 16 on July 13, can now sign his first professional contract. The agreement is set to span the next three campaigns until 2026, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

Having already made his debut with the first team, the formal announcement of his renewal is essentially all that remains for the teenager who has massively excited everyone with his potential.

In the case of Arnau Tenas, Barcelona initially informed him that they would not exercise the two-year contract extension they had in place. However, after reconsidering their decision, the club now seek to retain the goalkeeper.

Talks are ongoing, and further contacts are expected this week but negotiations will start from scratch.

It is also key to note that Alejandro Balde’s contract renewal seems imminent and may be announced very shortly. The left-back will reportedly address the media on Monday, and he will continue to be an integral part of the project after the pre-season tour in the USA concludes.

As for Ousmane Dembélé, significant progress has been made in contract negotiations, indicating his desire to continue with Barcelona. His agent, Moussa Sissoko, confirmed that Dembélé would not activate the 50 million exit clause, paving the way for an extension.

Both parties are working towards a new deal that would extend his contract from 2024 to 2027. Despite interest from Saudi Arabia, Dembélé’s focus reportedly remains on staying at the club.

Looking beyond the players, manager Xavi Hernández’s contract is set to expire on June 30, 2024. Barcelona intends to renew his contract, but the timing is to be decided strategically once the squad has been finalized.

Xavi’s emphasis is on prioritizing the locker room, and the club is said to respect his approach in this matter. Maintaining a positive atmosphere in the locker room will be key for the Spaniard to build on his success from the past season.