Barcelona have the financial means to sign Bernardo Silva?

04/04/2024

"El Mundo Deportivo" discussed the future of Bernardo Silva, as the player is considering leaving Manchester City this summer, and Barcelona will have to decide whether to sign him.

Bernardo Silva may choose to leave Manchester City

This summer, Barcelona will face many decisions, and one of them is whether to bet on Bernardo Silva. 

As a player who will turn 30 in August next year, Bernardo Silva is a player admired by Barcelona, especially by Xavi.

Xavi greatly admires B. Silva

However, regardless of whether he stays at Manchester City, the reality is that Barcelona must decide whether to firmly sign a player willing to join.

Last summer, both Xavi and Laporta were excited about signing Bernardo Silva, and even negotiated with Manchester City. However, Barcelona's financial problems ultimately ended this action.

Bernardo Silva renewed with Manchester City until 2026

When the move to Barcelona failed to materialize, Bernardo Silva decided to extend his contract with Manchester City for one more season, until 2026. 

This will in some way benefit Barcelona financially: the release clause is about 50 million euros, or in other words, about 58 million euros.

Will Xavi leaving Barca?

Now, the club's management team has expressed hope that Xavi will try to change his mind about leaving on June 30th. 

His contract will expire on June 30, 2025, and signing Bernardo Silva will be one of the reasons he stays, as Xavi strongly requested signing him. 

Silva's style suits Barcelona

His arrival can compensate for the loss of Busquets, and Bernardo Silva is one of the most suitable midfielders.

The key is, if Xavi considers staying, he can ensure that players like Zubimendi, Kimmich, or Bernardo Silva sign. 

Moreover, this season may be Bernardo Silva's last season at Manchester City.

Manchester or Barca?

In fact, Bernardo Silva has seriously considered leaving Manchester City since last summer. 

He was very excited about joining Barcelona, but Paris Saint-Germain also showed strong interest in him, ultimately convincing him to stay and extend his contract.

Joining Barca after season end?

However, sources close to Bernardo Silva have indicated that this summer, if he can achieve some achievements at Manchester City, he may make the final decision to leave Manchester City.

Therefore, this summer, Barcelona may face another important decision: whether to seriously consider a player who has always wanted to join or, on the contrary, give up on him, as there are many signs that Bernardo Silva will sign with another club in the late stage of his career.