In light of Barcelona’s interest in the Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, Pep Guardiola has expressed uncertainty over the midfielder’s future. Silva wanted to leave at the beginning of the previous season, but he has been an important player for Man City, helping them win four titles in the last five years.
Despite Barca’s financial issues, they have made it clear they are interested in signing Bernardo. Although, they may need to trade midfielder Frenkie De Jong to raise funds and free up space before a deal can be finalized.
Although Guardiola is clear that he wants the player to stay, he will permit his departure if it is in the player’s best interests.
What Did Guardiola Say About The Move?
The City manager claims he wants players who are happy in his squad and has already sold senior players Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus, and Raheem Sterling in the summer.
At his press conference before Sunday’s Premier League opener against West Ham, he said, “Sometimes you have to sell. “For the desire for the players, I need people happy here, we try to do it together.
“I would love for Bernardo to continue here, a very special player in the locker room, but I don’t know what will happen.
🗣 “The desire for the players is the most important thing, I want people happy here. I would love if Bernardo could continue here, but I don’t know what is going to happen.”
Pep Guardiola answers the uncertainty about Bernardo Silva’s future pic.twitter.com/SHkceLRFvK
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“What happens will happen, if he stays is perfect, if he has to leave it’s because football is like this.
“Players have desire and I’m not a person to stop a person desire in life. Football career is so short. I’m a small part of the club, I have to speak to the club, they decide and I say okay.”
Will Bernardo End Up In Barcelona?
There are no questions about the 27-year commitment old’s to staying on the field, according to Guardiola, who claims he speaks with him frequently.
In light of the difficulty they have in registering players due to Liga rules, Barca’s interest will rely on the structure and size of their squad as the window’s final days approach.
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When questioned about the club’s interest in Bernardo, club president Joan Laporta was evasive, but he did add that the club will continue to pursue agreements up until the deadline on August 31.
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