Targeted by PSG, Bernardo Silva will finally stay at Manchester City. However, the capital club was very close to closing the deal…
Erected as a priority target for PSG’s summer transfer window by Luis Campos, Bernardo Silva will ultimately not be packing his bags in the French capital this summer because Manchester City has decided otherwise. Indeed, Pep Guardiola has gone out of his way to keep his Portuguese midfielder. And it obviously paid off.
It is even said that the former Monegasque, linked to the Mancunian formation until June 2025, could extend his lease in the coming weeks. However, the Lusitanian international was very close to joining the champions of France, reveals this Wednesday The Parisian.
Mahrez derailed the operation
Indeed, an agreement would have been reached between the different parties for the transfer of Bernardo Silva to Paris. Yes, but now, the departure of Riyad Mahrez in Saudi Arabia would have derailed the deal, still according to the regional daily. A snub for PSG who are now trying to offer Randal Kolo Muani and Bradley Barcola at the end of the transfer window.