Reports say Portuguese midfield maestro Bernardo Silva is set to say goodbye to Manchester City after the 2025/2026 season. Sources claim he plans to leave the club as a free agent.
According to El Chiringuito TV journalists, the 31-year-old playmaker has already made a firm decision to change teams. The most talked-about destination leads to Catalonia — Barcelona are at the center of discussions as Bernardo’s next club.
Notably, the chance to sign him specifically as a free agent looks highly appealing for Barcelona. In that case, the Catalans could add an experienced star without paying compensation — via a “free transfer.” That is exactly the kind of scenario the financially cautious Blaugrana board would welcome.
Bernardo Silva has been playing for Manchester City since the summer of 2017 and has become a key figure in the club’s successes over recent years. In the current Premier League season, he has featured in 22 matches and provided 2 assists.
At the moment, the Portuguese midfielder’s market value is estimated at around €27 million. However, if he truly becomes a free agent at season’s end, that figure may remain only a “paper price.”
In short, there is still time until summer, but the talk around Bernardo has already heated up the transfer market. Now the big question is how City will handle the situation — and whether Barcelona will seize the opportunity.
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