Exclusive: Barcelona agree principals for Man City winger
TL;DR
Barcelona is nearing a deal to sign Bernardo Silva from Man City, with the agreement already about 80% complete. The Portuguese midfielder is expected to join as a free agent this summer if final details are settled.
Key points
- Barcelona is closing in on signing Bernardo Silva
- The deal is around 80% complete
- Silva is expected to arrive as a free agent this summer
Exclusive: Barcelona agree principals for Man City winger
Barça Universal can exclusively claim that Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Bernardo Silva, with the deal already around 80% complete.
The Portuguese midfielder is expected to arrive as a free agent this summer if the remaining details are resolved.
We can confirm that Barcelona have already reached an agreement in principle with the Portuguese playmaker.
The player’s desire to join the club has been key in moving negotiations forward, especially given his willingness to accept a significant pay cut of around 60% from his current salary at Manchester City.
Not everything is finalised
It must be noted that despite these developments, the deal is not fully finalised yet.
A few structural details still need to be sorted, and the final decision will rest with Hansi Flick.
The manager is open to the signing, but only if Barcelona create space in midfield through departures.
On that note, players such as Marc Casado, along with others like Tommy Marques, could leave – the latter potentially on loan – to make room in the squad.
Without these exits, Barcelona will struggle to complete the operation due to both squad balance and financial restrictions.
Only wants Barcelona
At this stage, Silva is expected to be the only midfield signing for Barcelona this summer.
The club is not planning multiple additions in that area, making this a targeted move rather than a complete rebuild.
Meanwhile, Silva is keen to accelerate his departure from Manchester City. The midfielder wants to make the switch to La Liga and prioritises a move to Barcelona above other options.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, is actively working to push the deal forward and is encouraging Barcelona to take the final step.
Despite the advanced stage of talks, Barcelona’s financial situation remains the key obstacle.
The club need to complete exits before moving forward, meaning the transfer is dependent on outgoing deals being finalised.
Q&A
What are the details of Barcelona's agreement with Bernardo Silva?
Barcelona has reached an agreement in principle with Bernardo Silva, with the deal approximately 80% complete.
When is Bernardo Silva expected to join Barcelona?
Bernardo Silva is expected to join Barcelona as a free agent this summer, pending the resolution of remaining details.
What position does Bernardo Silva play for Manchester City?
Bernardo Silva plays as a winger for Manchester City.
