Exclusive: Barcelona agree principals for Man City winger
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.