Failed again. Last summer, Bernardo Silva was willing to leave Manchester City. Courted by PSG, the Portuguese was close to joining FC Barcelona. The project offered by Xavi as well as the prospect of evolving with the Culés had seduced the former AS Monaco player. But he finally stayed with the Skyblues since the Camp Nou residents were in the red financially.
Bernardo Silva will extend
Moreover, Pep Guardiola wasn’t willing to let him slip away. We can say with hindsight that he did well since Bernardo Silva was very important again last season in the conquest of the three titles won, in particular the Champions League. On the evening of the final against Inter Milan, we also imagined that the Lusitanian player had played his last meeting in the Mancunian jersey.
Indeed, Bernardo Silva had asked to have an exit voucher after several years of good and loyal service after a meeting with Guardiola. His request had been accepted by his coach, who had explained to him that the door would open in the event of a good proposal. Quickly, PSG and Barça returned to the charge. But both failed again. Despite the good understanding between Jorge Mendes, his agent, and Luis Campos, Paris did not make a satisfactory offer.
A departure clause in 2024
Same thing for Barça, who tried to make crazy montages. Pep Guardiola, who lost Mahrez and Gündogan in the summer, and the Skyblues finally decided to close the door. They also discussed extension with the player under contract until 2025. Tuesday, The Times assured that Bernardo Silva would extend his lease until 2026. Information confirmed this Thursday by The Chiringuito.
The famous show has also made a major revelation about the new contract of the 29-year-old footballer. Indeed, it has been indicated that he will extend well but that a release clause will be included. Bernardo Silva will be able to leave Man City in the summer of 2024 against a check for €50 million. Great news for interested clubs who will only have to pay this amount and agree with the player to recruit him. It is much less than this summer, where City claims between 80 and 100 M €. What give hope to PSG and Barça.
