Exclusive: Barcelona agree principals for Man City winger
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle with Bernardo Silva to join the club as a free agent this summer, with the deal reportedly 80% complete. The Portuguese midfielder is willing to take a 60% pay cut to move to La Liga and has prioritized Barcelona over other options. However, the transfer still depends on Barcelona creating squad space through player departures and finalizing structural details.
- ▪Barcelona have agreed in principle with Bernardo Silva on a potential transfer.
- ▪Silva is prepared to accept a 60% salary reduction from his current Manchester City wages.
- ▪The deal is not yet finalized and depends on Barcelona freeing up midfield space through player exits.
- ▪Hansi Flick must approve the signing, and the final decision rests with him.
- ▪Silva's agent, Jorge Mendes, is actively pushing to complete the transfer.
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