Barcelona Unchallenged in Pursuit of Bernardo Silva

This summer could mark the long-awaited confirmation of a transfer saga. After years of speculation surrounding a potential high-profile move, all signs point to Bernardo Silva departing Manchester City once the current season concludes. His time in the Premier League seems to be entering its final weeks.

Bernardo Silva’s present situation differs significantly from just 12 months ago when he ultimately opted to remain under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage. Back in 2023, Barcelona was already eyeing the Portuguese maestro, with Xavi maneuvering to entice him. However, they weren’t the only ones lurking, ready to pounce should City open the door to a reasonable deal.

Barcelona, grappling with evident financial issues, acknowledged that if Bernardo Silva hit the market, he’d likely end up donning PSG’s jersey, despite his long-standing allure to the Spanish league. The bond between the player and Luis Campos, PSG’s current sporting advisor, has remained strong since Campos provided Silva with the opportunity to leave Benfica – back when he wasn’t even a regular starter – for Monaco, which was emerging as a force in European football.

Farewell to PSG

In the ever-changing world of football, projects must adapt to the moment. PSG has undergone a significant shift in its planning, which could prove instrumental in Bernardo Silva finally donning the Barcelona colors from June 30 onward.

SPORT has confirmed that PSG is no longer pursuing Bernardo Silva. The Parisian club is charting its future with a different squad and playing style after accepting Kylian Mbappé’s departure. The Portuguese player has been aware of this for weeks and considers himself entirely free to choose his destination, provided he receives a firm offer meeting the £50 million – approximately €60 million – necessary to activate the release clause agreed with City.

Xavi has informed Barcelona that Bernardo Silva’s arrival at the club is now feasible. Barring a last-minute surprise, there are no alternative sporting projects in Europe that appeal to the Portuguese, nor has the classic golden retirement in Saudi football been considered at this time.