After snubbing Benfica, Bernardo Silva's words unsettle Barcelona | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva’s latest statements about his future have put Barcelona on alert. The Portuguese international admitted that he has not yet made a decision regarding the next step in his career and assured that he has several options on the table, words that were not well received by the Catalan club’s hierarchy.

According to 'Sport', there was a belief at Camp Nou that the midfielder would give priority to Barcelona if he decided to leave Manchester City. However, by publicly stating that he is looking for a project where he feels truly wanted, he increased the doubts surrounding a possible move to Catalonia.

The player - who turned down a move to Benfica - is available on the market after refusing to renew his contract with the English club, a scenario that strengthened the hope of the blaugrana directors of securing a long-desired signing.

Jorge Mendes had previously told Barcelona that the player saw the Catalan club as a priority. Therefore, the midfielder’s openness to other possibilities caused some discomfort within the structure led by Joan Laporta.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Manchester City, Bernardo Silva - valued at 22 million euros - made 53 appearances: 38 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, three in the EFL Cup and four in the FA Cup. In the 3,854 minutes he was on the pitch, he recorded three goals and five assists.

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