Bernardo Silva has confused his dedication to Manchester Metropolis this yr however has left the door open for a transfer away in the summertime.
The Portugal worldwide was eager to depart the membership through the summer time, with Barcelona eager to get a deal achieved, however the price of any potential switch was far an excessive amount of for the Catalan facet after their hectic summer time.
90min understands that Barcelona have made it clear to Silva that they plan to reignite their curiosity in 2023, with sources confirming that the Blaugrana are eager to get a deal achieved as quickly as doable – maybe even in January.
Requested about each his short-term and long-term plans, Silva insisted he’s centered on succeeding with Metropolis this season however refused to ensure issues could be the identical subsequent yr.
“I’ve each eyes on successful the Premier League and attempting to win the Champions League, Carabao and FA Cup,” he stated.
“On the finish of the season we’ll see what occurs, however proper now I’m going to provide my finest for the membership and can give my finest so long as I play right here.”
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Silva has been linked with a transfer away from Metropolis a number of instances over the previous few seasons and was eager to change into a part of the brand new Barcelona undertaking this yr, and whereas Metropolis made it clear they might not stand in his means – Pep Guardiola has repeatedly confused unsettled gamers are free to depart – the Premier League champions had been adamant Silva wouldn’t be offered for a low payment.
Barcelona couldn’t meet Metropolis’s calls for in the summertime however have vowed to return for Silva in 2023, at which level the 28-year-old could have two years remaining on his contract.
