Portugal and Manchester City star Bernardo Silva responded to the news linking him to Barcelona’s interest in joining him during the summer Mercato.
Reports have emerged in the past few days indicating that the Blaugrana has interest in the Portuguese, and it is not the first time that Barcelona has shown interest in Silva, as two years ago similar reports came out.
What did Silva say regarding his link to Barcelona?
The average of the Manchester City field, he participated in his country’s match once morest Czech Republic for the European Nations League on Thursday evening, and made the two goals of victory, and spoke to the media following the match.
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“Is Barcelona’s interest a temptation for me? Unfortunately, now I can’t say anything,” Silva said in media statements.
He continued, “I am with the national team and my focus is very much with him. When the season ends, we will see what happens.”
And regarding his brilliance in the match: “I know this position (the playmaker) well because I always play in it. I am ready to play in any position the coach asks for, and I have always said that, but I love this position.”
What are the latest reports regarding Silva and Barcelona?
“Sport” reported that Jorge Mendes, Silva’s agent, met with the Barcelona president in the past hours to discuss the possibility of him joining the team.
Reports in Spain said that Barcelona sees Silva as the best compensation in the event of the departure of Frenkie de Jong, but the obstacle is his high value.
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