Bernardo Silva transfer saga intensifies as agents push Barca bid to £104m+25% bonus per year
Manchester City star's agent has launched active talks with Barcelona, reportedly aiming for a six-and-a-half-figure annual fee package including bonuses. Jorge Mendes is actively trying to convince Deco and Bernardo Silva himself that the Spanish giants are serious suitors ready to sign him immediately after Rodri confirmed his own departure in March 29 reports indicate City's interest has waned significantly following these developments which include potential £104m+£35 million bonus per year for a six-year deal.
Key Points
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1Bernardo Silva's agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly negotiating transfer talks with FC Barcelona.
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2Manchester City players including Bernardo Silva may leave during an anticipated summer transformation period under Pep Guardiola.
Developments
Perspectives
Bernardo Silva's future is already decided; he will be leaving Manchester City after consulting with his agents.
— [Mar 29, 09:14] SourcesManchester City are braced for a summer of transformation as experienced players like Bernardo Silva eye the exit alongside manager Pep Guardiola and agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly launched Barcelona transfer talks on behalf of the player days after Rodri's bombshell.
— [Mar 28, 13:20] ManJorge Mendes is actively trying to convince Deco (likely a typo for Bernardo Silva or another entity in context) that he should sign with Barcelona as part of ongoing transfer negotiations involving the Manchester City star who has been on their sights.
— [Mar 28, 03:45] BarcaBarcelona have had success using free agents recently and could be set to explore this market again in summer specifically targeting a player that they've watched for years with agent talks currently underway regarding the Manchester City star deal reference number.
— [Mar 27, 20:45] SportsBarcelona plans include signing new centre-backs and striers alongside their interest to land Bernardo Silva through free agency in summer negotiations involving his current club's departure strategy confirmed by agent discussions days after Rodri news broke earlier.
— [Mar 27, 19:38] FootballPortugal international Bernardo Silva has formally informed his agents and sources indicate he will not renew with Manchester City when this summer. While no specific club is confirmed as the frontrunner yet, suitors include LAFC in MLS alongside European teams like Barcelona and Juventus due to a combination of high salary demands for competitive projects abroad.
Diario Sport reports that Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is actively pursuing an early transfer to FC Barcelona before the end of this season, with agent Jorge Mendes negotiating a move for Camp Nou despite offers from MLS clubs in Saudi Arabia or Turkey's Galatasaray. The report highlights significant uncertainty regarding his potential fit at Barca due to age and competition over midfield positions already occupied by Pedri and Lamine Yamal as he turns 32 later this year.
Barcelona is in talks with agent Jorge Mendes regarding the transfer of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva as a potential new signing alongside other targets. However, Barcelona faces significant doubts about completing this deal due to concerns over his age (32), lack of positional need given their existing squad depth at those roles, and an inability to afford such high salaries while trying to return to La Liga's 1:1 rule on player wages.