Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva aims to have his future sorted out by the conclusion of Euro 2024 amidst ongoing speculation linking him to Barcelona.
At 29 years old, Silva has enjoyed a prosperous spell at Man City, clinching five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and a Champions League trophy during his tenure at the Etihad Stadium. His journey began in Liga Portugal with Benfica before a brief stint in Ligue 1 with Monaco.
After seven fruitful years under Pep Guardiola, Silva reportedly seeks a new challenge. A move to Barcelona could see him reunite with Portugal teammates and current loanees Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, the latter suggesting Silva’s interest in joining Catalonia, alongside Ilkay Gundogan, a former City colleague.
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Silva’s affinity for Barcelona as a city and his desire to represent the club in the future have been previously noted. However, according to Sport, Silva is not willing to wait until the transfer window’s final day to determine his next destination. He aims to finalize his move before Euro 2024 concludes, setting a deadline of July 14th.
This deadline allows Silva to enjoy a period of relaxation post-tournament without the burden of uncertainty about his future. Additionally, it enables him to potentially participate in pre-season matches for his new club.
Barcelona manager Xavi has long admired Silva’s talents and will remain at the helm for another season, retracting his decision to depart at the end of the current campaign.
Financial constraints at Barcelona necessitate offloading first-team players before pursuing new signings in the upcoming transfer window. They have also been linked with Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as a potential replacement for striker Robert Lewandowski.