Barcelona is close to completing a second summer signing after Anthony Gordon. Bernardo Silva has reached an agreement with Barcelona over a two-year contract, with a planned move as a free agent following the expiration of his Manchester City deal. The contract is expected to run until 2028, while it remains unclear whether an additional year option is included. Silva is expected to earn about €8 million per year, representing a pay cut from his Manchester City salary. Atletico Madrid also pursued Silva with a more lucrative offer, but Silva chose Barcelona, aiming to make the move for years. Silva is expected to add experience, leadership, winning pedigree, and versatility.
"Barcelona and Bernardo Silva have reached an agreement over a two-year contract. The departing Manchester City captain will now sign for the Catalans until 2028, arriving as a free agent after his contract expired this summer. It remains to be seen if the deal will contain an option for an additional year as has been mentioned in previous reports. The 31-year-old versatile playmaker is expected earn a salary of around €8 million per year at Barcelona, meaning he will be taking a significant pay cut compared to his Manchester City days."
"Atletico Madrid were also interested in signing Silva and had tabled a contract offer that was more lucrative than the one presented by the Catalans. However, the Portuguese international has opted to snub the Rojiblancos and sign for the current La Liga champions, having dreamt of making the move for years now."
"Arriving as a free agent, Silva will bring his experience, leadership, winning pedigree, and versatility to the table for Barcelona, making him an excellent short-term acquisition for the club."
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