Carles Alena has reportedly been informed by Barcelona that he will be a part of the club's first-team squad during the 2020-21 campaign.
The 22-year-old struggled for action at Camp Nou in the first half of the current season and was subsequently sent on loan to Real Betis, where he has made 17 appearances.
Alena is due to return to the Catalan giants this summer, and a recent report claimed that the midfielder has turned down the chance to join an unnamed Premier League club ahead of next season.
The Spain Under-21 international allegedly rejected the offer from England as he is determined to fight for his spot at Barca, and according to Mundo Deportivo, he will be a part of the club's first-team squad next term.
The report claims that Quique Setien is a huge admirer of the La Masia graduate and would not have sanctioned the loan exit of the midfielder had he been in charge at that moment in time.
Alena has contributed one goal in 15 La Liga appearances for Betis.
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