FC Barcelona is presented with a significant opportunity this season to defend their La Liga title and make a strong push in the Champions League. In the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament, the Catalan side will face Atletico Madrid.
Coach Hansi Flick is well aware that squad reinforcements will be necessary during the summer, particularly in the midfield. Renowned agent Jorge Mendes has proposed an intriguing move for the Spanish club.
The influential agent aims to facilitate the transfer of Bernardo Silva to Camp Nou under highly favourable terms, as reported by “El Nacional.” The midfielder from Manchester City has long been on Barcelona’s radar as a desired addition. However, this offer comes with certain conditions.
Mendes expects Barcelona to agree to two significant departures. The agent’s sights are set on Marc Casado and Alejandro Balde. His plan involves leveraging his influence to secure new clubs for both players.
In exchange, Mendes pledges to ensure a smooth acquisition of Bernardo Silva for Barcelona. Importantly, the Portuguese player will become available for a free transfer this summer following the expiration of his contract at Etihad Stadium.
Currently, the Barcelona management is thoroughly evaluating the offer. On one hand, securing a player of Silva’s caliber represents a tremendous boost for the team. On the other hand, losing two young and promising talents could compromise the foundational strategy for the future.
Silva originally joined Manchester City in 2017 after transferring from AS Monaco. In the current season, the 31-year-old midfielder has participated in 42 matches, scoring three goals and providing five assists.