The Marc Bernal saga is becoming one of the most burning stories of this transfer window. Cristiano Ronaldo, still eager for new challenges with Al-Nassr, decided to release the heavy artillery to compete directly with Chelsea in order to tear off one of the biggest promises of FC Barcelona. But this battle, already electric, has just taken an unexpected turn: Real Madrid would be in ambush, ready to exploit each fault.

Ronaldo, always strategist beyond the field

Since his two-year contract extension with Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has not been limited only to the role of star in the field. CR7 is now involved in the recruitment strategy of the Saudi club. After pushing for signatures like Brozović or Otávio, he now has a much more symbolic goal: depriving Chelsea and Europe of a future Masia Crack.

Marc Bernal, 18, is precisely this kind of player who attracts looks. Versatile, with a rare tactical intelligence and a vision of the game reminiscent of a certain business, it represents a rare pearl in Spanish football. Despite a serious injury to the crossed ligaments last season, Bernal has already proven that he had the mind to bounce back: his recent return against Valence, punctuated by a assist for Lewandowski, was enough to relaunch all speculations.

Chelsea vs. Al-Nassr: A battle for two… or three?

Chelsea, in full reconstruction under the Blueco banner, saw a masterpiece in Bernal for his future project. The Blues were ready to offer him a long -term contract and an immediate loan in a satellite club. However, this proposal did not appeal to the young Catalan, still deeply attached to Barcelona.

Al-Nassr, with Cristiano Ronaldo in a standard bearer, tried a different approach: to highlight an exotic sports project, with the promise of becoming the technical leader of a workforce already rich in stars. But even this perspective does not seem to have completely convinced Bernal and his entourage, attached to classical progression in a major European club.

This is where the name of Real Madrid appears. According to several Madrid sources, Casa Blanca carefully monitors the file, without being officially. A kind of “submarine” operation which would consist in letting Chelsea and Al-Nassr raise the media pressure … before intervening at the right time to ensure the services of Bernal, and weaken Barcelona at the same time.

The shadow of Florentino Pérez and the symbolic dimension

For Florentino Pérez, recover a talent from the Masia and prevent it from joining Chelsea or Saudi Arabia would have a double reach: sporting and psychological. After seeing Barcelona trying to seduce Arda Güler before Madrid tears him away, President Madrid dreams of a new symbolic blow that would further strengthen the idea of ​​white superiority in the young talent market.

In this context, Barcelona’s anger is palpable. On the Catalan side, some even accuse Ronaldo of being the “indirect agent” of Real, ready to blur the cards to weaken Bernal’s relationship with his training club. A conspiratorial theory? Maybe … but rumors already ignite social networks.

An uncertain future, a media storm

At present, Bernal remains focused on his return with Barcelona. But around him, the storm rumbles. Chelsea does not give up, Al-Nassr insists with the financial power of the Saudi Pro League, and Real Madrid is waiting in the shadows.

So the question is no longer just: “Where will Marc Bernal play next season? “But well:” Who will be victorious of this showdown between Ronaldo, Chelsea and Real Madrid? »»

One thing is certain: this soap opera has just entered a new dimension, and each declaration, each rumor, each public appearance of Bernal will be scrutinized as an index in a battle where pride and influence weigh as much as money.