Bernardo Silva and FC Barcelona, it’s over. At least, if we trust the information of the day. This morning, the English media thus explained that the Portuguese midfielder had made up his mind. Given the context, it was going to be very difficult for him to become a Barcelona player, and the former Monegasque would have gotten used to the idea of staying at Manchester City for at least another season…
And now Brand add a layer. The Spanish media indicates that the leaders of Manchester City have definitively closed the door. Whether for Barça, or for any other interested club. The Portuguese will not be sold and will finish the season at the club. However, another cador of European football would not let go of the case and could take action to secure his services this summer.
Luis Campos knows Bernardo Silva well
We were already telling you about it two weeks ago, Paris Saint-Germain had decided to activate a major track in the person of Bernardo Silva, at that time still targeted by FC Barcelona. A complex file, but the capital club was determined. This time it’s The Times which confirms PSG’s interest in the Portuguese international in order to strengthen its midfield a little more after the arrivals of Vitinha and Renato Sanches. A track still considered on the side of the reigning French champion, and which could be facilitated thanks to the new sports director Luis Campos.
Indeed, it was the Parisian leader who had unearthed the young Portuguese midfielder when he was still at Benfica to sign him for Monaco for just under 16 million euros in January 2015. Today, PSG would be ready to pay €70m to release the Portuguese from his remaining three years of contract, not far from the €80m demanded by City. The publication across the Channel also informs us that the principal concerned had requested an exit door for this summer. To see if the two Emirati and Qatari directions, both aiming for the final crowning in the Champions League, will find a ground in this file …
