Bernardo Silva is nearing a move to FC Barcelona after his Manchester City contract ends on 30 June. His departure from Manchester City has already been announced, making him a free agent this summer. Barcelona, long interested in the Portuguese midfielder, are proceeding with the signing despite needing some convincing from Hansi Flick. Silva is expected to sign a two-year contract with Barcelona running until 2028, with an option for an additional year. The deal is being finalized with super-agent Jorge Mendes, with a reported salary of around €8 million per year. Atletico Madrid have offered a better financial package, but Silva plans to reject it to join Barcelona. His versatility across the wings and midfield, along with experience and a winning mentality, is expected to help Barcelona after Robert Lewandowski’s departure.
"Silva will be a free agent this summer, with his contract at Manchester City expiring on 30 June and his departure already announced. Barcelona have been long-time admirers of the Portuguese international and even though Hansi Flick needed some convincing, they have decided to press ahead with the free-transfer signing of the 31-year-old."
"As per the report, Silva is expected to sign a two-year contract with Barça until 2028 with an option for an additional year. The La Liga champions are working with super-agent Jorge Mendes to finalise the remaining details of the deal, with reports suggesting that the playmaker will earn a salary of around €8 million per year."
"Apart from Barcelona, Atletico Madrid have also shown a very strong interest in signing Silva on a free transfer. In fact, as per the aforementioned report, the Rojiblancos' contract offer is financially better than what Barcelona have presented. However, the 31-year-old Portuguese ace has always dreamed of playing for the Catalan giants and will reject Atletico in order to move to the Spotify Camp Nou."
"Silva's ability to play on the wings and in midfield, coupled with his age, experience, and winning mentality, will make him a very useful signing for Barcelona, especially with the club having lost a veteran player in Robert Lewandowski this summer."
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