Not Benfica, Juventus or Barcelona; Bernardo Silva's next club shocks | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva is getting closer and closer to Galatasaray, in a transfer market twist that leaves Barcelona, Juventus and Benfica out of the race. The Portuguese international, whose contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the season, could indeed be heading to Turkey, where the national champions’ interest has gained strong momentum in recent days.

According to Fanatik, the negotiations have entered a decisive phase and could be concluded soon, with Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent, expected in Istanbul as early as next weekend to finalize the details of the deal. Talks between the parties are said to have progressed very positively, to the point where there is a belief that an agreement is “very close” to being reached.

The 31-year-old midfielder is said to have looked favorably on the possibility of representing the Turkish club, although he initially tried to keep other doors open, particularly Barcelona, a club he greatly admires. However, the Catalans’ financial situation ended up preventing any real progress.

Juventus also emerged as a possible destination, but without ever reaching a truly decisive position. A possible return to Benfica was also mentioned, the club where he completed his development, but that possibility never went beyond the theoretical stage.

So far this season, playing for Manchester City, Bernardo Silva - valued at €27 million - has already made 50 appearances: 36 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, three in the EFL Cup and three in the FA Cup. In the 3,649 minutes he has spent on the pitch, he has recorded three goals and five assists.

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