Manchester City veteran still desires to join Barcelona – report | OneFootball

For a number of years in the recent past, FC Barcelona showed a strong interest in signing Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.

The Portuguese midfielder was a top target for the Blaugrana for multiple summer windows when Xavi Hernandez was in charge of the team.

However, the club’s financial situation meant that a move never materialised and once Hansi Flick took over, the Catalans pretty much closed the book on their interest in Silva.

Silva still harbours Barcelona hopes

But, according to A Bola (h/t SPORT), Silva’s primary ambition remains a move to Barcelona as he nears a summer exit from Manchester City.

The 31-year-old’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of the season, and he is set for the exit doors with no shortage of interest.

Silva is determined to resolve his future before the upcoming World Cup, and he is not expected to lack offers.

Bernardo Silva still dreams of Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The playmaker has already started to narrow down his options and has ruled out a return to Portuguese football, specifically to Benfica. Instead, a potential move to Inter Miami in the MLS has emerged, although his priority remains to continue in Europe.

Barcelona have not made any move so far, despite Silva being offered by his agent, Jorge Mendes.

A move to Barça remains highly attractive to Silva, who believes he can contribute to the project led by Hansi Flick. He was previously willing to make financial sacrifices to join the club, but the club’s financial situation prevented the transfer.

The 31-year-old midfielder is now aware that he is not a priority for the La Liga champions, as his position is already well covered in the squad, although he is prepared to wait.

For now, though, the most concrete offer on the table comes from Juventus, who have proposed a three-year contract along with a signing bonus.