Bernardo Silva will depart Manchester City at the end of the current campaign, according to assistant coach Pep Lijnders. Since moving from Monaco to the Cityzens in 2017, the Portuguese has been a vital member of the team, helping them win six Premier League and one Champions League crowns.
Juventus is also interested in Silva, who has been connected to a transfer to Major League Soccer. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, Silva is amenable to joining Barcelona.
“Barcelona wanted Bernardo Silva a few years ago, but they were unable to complete the deal,” he stated. I am aware that Silva would find living in Spain to be quite alluring. “Depending on the club’s priorities, Bernardo would be open to joining Barcelona.”
Barcelona is unlikely to make a deal for Silva since they have enough depth in their midfield. Silva prefers offensive midfield, where Dani Olmo and Fermin Lopez have shown promise. Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Marc Bernal, and Marc Casado offer good central choices.
Bernardo Silva to be a free agent this summer
According to Sky Sports, Barcelona and Juventus are leading the race to recruit Bernardo Silva, a midfielder for Manchester City, on a free transfer at the end of the current campaign. Silva, 31, is eager for a fresh challenge, and City assistant Pep Lijnders recently hinted strongly that the Portugal international will be leaving the team in the summer.
Silva has been linked to transfers to the Saudi Pro League, Juventus, Barcelona, and his childhood club Benfica. His contract at the Etihad Stadium is scheduled to end in June.
Barcelona’s pursuit of other elite targets, such as Julian Alvarez and Alessandro Bastoni, would be impacted by Silva’s pay demands. If the Portugal international wishes to continue playing at the top level, a transfer to Juventus seems more likely. The Italian powerhouses are getting ready to make a significant roster change that will enable them to sign Silva.
