FOOTBALL – Barça Mercato: Bernardo Silva gives a huge clue about his future
Barça Mercato: Priority of Barcelona since the arrival of Jules Koundé, Bernardo Silva spoke about his future at Manchester City.
Barça Mercato: Bernardo Silva speaks about his future
Announced very close to Barcelona for several days, Bernardo Silva spoke to ESPN. The Portuguese international spoke about his future and the choices that await him before the end of the mercato. The former Monegasque said: “I’ve always said I was happy at City, but I have no idea what will happen. We will see. My relationship with the club is very honest. I have been open with them and they know what I want.” According to the Spanish press, the number 10 of the Portuguese national team announced to the Manchester City management his intention to join Barça.
Bernardo Silva continued his interview by talking about his relationship with Manchester City in the face of these rumors of an imminent departure. The 27-year-old midfielder wanted to reassure the citizens fans about a possible departure this summer. “I will always respect my relationship with Manchester City, the fans, the staff, my teammates, so whatever happens, happens and it will happen for sure in a very respectful way,” announced Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese international should therefore not go to the clash to leave Manchester City. At the same time, Xavi Hernandez would have asked the Barça leaders to accelerate the file to align Bernardo Silva for the second day of La Liga (August 21).
Barça want to close the deal on Bernardo Silva quickly
Barcelona should move quickly to finalize the arrival of the attacking midfielder. After the formalization of the fourth economic lever, the Blaugrana should have the necessary funds to recruit the Portuguese star. Bernardo Silva confided on his possible departure, recalling in passing the philosophy of his coach, Pep Guardiola, facing the mercato. “Manchester City is a big club and they do not want players who are not happy. They always tell us that if you are not happy, you can leave.”
The transfer of the former Monegasque should be concluded around 60 million euros according to Gerard Romero. A prestigious signing could be followed by that of a fullback, another Catalan priority on the market.