FC Barcelona intends to give priority to Paris Saint-Germain on the trail of Portuguese attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva.
Under contract until June 2025 with Manchester City, Bernardo Silva (55 matches, 7 goals, 8 assists) has several options for his future. The Portuguese international has the opportunity to join the ranks of Paris Saint-Germain, to continue the adventure with the residents of the Etihad Stadium or to go to FC Barcelona. Rather favorable to the idea of taking up a new challenge elsewhere than on the banks of the Irwell, the former Monegasque has not yet dropped a single clue about his future destination.
Barca have an ace up their sleeve
And despite the already confirmed interest of the French Champion for the 28-year-old playmaker, his Spanish counterpart intends to try to get ahead of him. According to the declarations of their president Joan Laporta, and thanks to the close relations he maintains with Bernardo Silva’s agent, Jorge Mendes, the Blaugranas wish to manage to attract the champion of Europe 2023 in Catalonia this summer.
Asked by supporters about the inclinations of the culé club to secure the services of Lisbon, the Catalan leader also answered in the affirmative. “I would like to, yes”, did he declare. The operation could however prove to be complicated to carry out given the limited financial means available to the Barcelonans. To be continued…
