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‘Bernardo Silva to join Barcelona’
Carlo Garganese
- 9 Apr 2024 08:39 BST
- 3 min read
Joao Felix has revealed that he expects Bernardo Silva to join him at Barcelona next season.
Manchester City star Silva has been repeatedly linked with a transfer to Barcelona for a number of seasons now - and even came close to making the move the summer before last.
Silva could now finally make the move this summer with his Portugal international teammate Joao Felix heavily pushing for his signature.
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What did Bernardo Silva say?
"If Bernardo Silva comes, I'm going to ask for a commission,” Joao Felix, who is on loan at Barcelona from Atletico Madrid, told Catalunya Radio.
"Everything I have said is true and if he comes they will be delighted with him.
"He is very careful with everything and he asked me about places to live, places to eat, about security... He asked me a little about everything and I said about tax issues because that's what came to mind.
“[Will he join Barcelona?]. I think so, I think so. Well, but now I don't think it depends on him."
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Silva is well known to be a big fan of Barcelona and pushed hard for a transfer to the club in the summer of 2022.
Barcelona and Man City were in negotiations over the move, with Blaugrana coach Xavi wanting the 29-year-old to replace Frenkie de Jong, who had been put up for sale by the club.
In the end De Jong refused to move and a deal for Bernardo could not be closed with City.
🚨 João Félix: "I think I've convinced Bernardo Silva to join Barça, that's all true! But it doesn’t depend on him right now".
"He asked me about places to live, places to eat, safety... everything!".
"If he comes, Barça will be delighted with Bernardo", told Catalunya Radio. pic.twitter.com/w7GubrfJnM— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 8, 2024
What did Bernardo Silva say?
When asked at the time whether he wanted to move to Barcelona, Silva was open about his desire.
“I've been open with Man City and they know what I want,” he said.
“If I stay, I'm very happy and I will always respect this club and give all my best. If not, it's football and we'll just see what happens,” Bernardo told ESPN.
“I will always be respectful with Man City.
"City are a big club, and they don't want players who aren't happy. They always tell us all that if you're not happy, you can leave."
