The FC Barcelona sporting department has been working at an incredible pace for the last several months. Deco and his team worked tirelessly during the summer to bring in up to seven new players for Hansi Flick, while also completing some much-needed departures.
Meanwhile, the sporting area has also been working on several contract renewals. They recently finalized the renewal of the young forward Hamza Abdelkarim, despite him having signed for the club permanently only last summer. Furthermore, they are also working on new contracts for players like Raphinha, Marc Bernal, and Xavi Espart.
In such a context, [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20261006/1004234816/gerard-martin-farinas-siguientes-renovar.html) reports that Gerard Martin and Brian Farinas are going to be the next players in line to get new contracts. This is particularly the case as their current contracts are ending in 2028, and Deco does not want them to enter their last contract years with the financial uncertainty that is bound to come with the temporary return to Estadi Lluis Companys at Montjuic.
The defender renewed his contract only last January, but even in this limited time, he has seen his importance increase significantly in Hansi Flick’s plans. He is currently a regular starter at the center-back position for the German coach, and is expected to remain so going forward as well, especially with [the latest injury suffered by Andreas Christensen](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/andreas-christensen-faces-four-to-five-weeks-out-after-fresh-barcelona-injury/).
Meanwhile, Farinas has also seen his importance increase significantly over the last few months. His move to Girona was ruled out by Flick, as the coach wanted to have him in his squad for this season, even though he has not played even a single minute for the Barcelona first team this season.
Hopefully, everything will go smoothly, and Deco will face no problems in convincing Gerard Martin and Brian Farinas to sign new contracts with Barcelona, especially the defender, as he remains an important part of the Blaugrana team.