Bernardo Silva appeared to be on track to complete a move to FC Barcelona, but the deal now seems to have suddenly stalled, catching the Catalan club by surprise. According to the program “El Món a RAC1,” the Portuguese midfielder had agreed to a two-year contract to be finalized after the World Cup.
That possibility has now cooled, even after Hansi Flick reportedly gave the green light to the signing—despite Silva not being a priority target—once his contract with Manchester City expired.
“The Barça move is an option, but I haven’t made a decision yet. I’m going to look for a team where I feel wanted,” the player said after Portugal’s friendly against Chile. His comments once again leave his future completely open, with other clubs such as Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid looking to capitalize on the situation.
Bernardo Silva’s biggest backer at Real Madrid would be José Mourinho, who is said to favor the arrival of a midfielder with a profile currently missing from Los Blancos’ squad.
According to the latest reports, the Portuguese international is willing to wait before making a final decision, avoiding any premature move.
