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FC Barcelona continues to work quietly to strengthen its squad for the upcoming summer. One of the names back in the spotlight is FC Barcelona is Bernardo Silva, a Portuguese footballer whose contract with Manchester City expires in June, and so far, has not renewed.
This situation makes the Portuguese player one of the most tempting opportunities in the market, as he could join Barça for free, without the need to pay for a transfer.
Bernardo Silva, a player who has always been admired by Barcelona
The major drawback is that the midfielder has always expressed his desire to return to Benfica, the club where he developed and with which he has a very strong emotional bond. However, Barcelona's interest does not stop there. Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, aims to hold a meeting with the player to present an ambitious project and persuade him to wear blaugrana next season.
Bernardo's profile fits perfectly with Hansi Flick's footballing philosophy, as he is an attacking midfielder with enormous association capacity, dribbling skills in tight spaces, and a privileged vision to find forwards. Additionally, his versatility allows him to play both on the wing and in more central positions, which is highly valued by the Barça technical staff.
The sports management believes that signing a player of this caliber without a transfer fee would be a strategic and media move. However, the major obstacle lies in the salary. Bernardo Silva currently earns a very high wage at City, which is absolutely unaffordable for Barça due to the salary cap imposed by LaLiga. If he agrees to wear the blaugrana shirt, the player would need to significantly lower his financial demands.

The opportunity to add an elite player, a Champions League winner, with proven experience in the Premier League, and still with years of top performance ahead, is appealing to Barcelona fans. In fact, the club believes that Bernardo could become the new creative leader of the team, a figure capable of bringing back that distinctive touch to Barça's midfield that players like Xavi or Iniesta once provided.
On the other hand, the market is also active, and it is not ruled out that other top European teams may try to entice the Portuguese international. Paris Saint-Germain, for instance, has shown interest in the past. Nevertheless, Deco's persistence and the fact that Barça would offer him a key role could work in favor of the Catalan club.
In the coming months, the situation will become clearer. What is certain is that Barcelona has a unique opportunity to add a world-class talent without paying a transfer fee, something crucial in the current economic climate. The outcome will depend on the player's willingness, his commitment to Benfica, and Barcelona's ability to convince him that Camp Nou is the ideal place to continue making history.
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