Bernardo Silva was not on Barça's agenda in this market. However, the situation has changed. The 31-year-old veteran Portuguese midfielder's insistence on representing the Catalan club led Deco to write his name down on the list of reinforcements, making his incorporation viable. Barcelona are looking for a way to accommodate the player in their already populated midfield. So far, nothing is closed or defined. Strengthening the midfield position was not a priority for the club, as Hansi Flick has other needs, especially in the offensive line, and believes that the central zone is well covered. In fact, there are even an excess of options in this position. Pedri, Marc Bernal, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín López, Dani Olmo, Marc Casadó and Eric García occupy the midfield, although some of them demonstrate great versatility and can act as attacking midfielders or wingers. This range of options that the German coach has makes him consider the departure of some players in that position: Marc Casadó is the one most likely to leave Barça, as he has been the least used this season and everything indicates that his role will not change much next season. Hansi Flick, therefore, did not plan to reinforce the midfield, unless a very attractive proposal emerged or departures occurred. And the first variable has already materialized: Bernardo Silva wants to wear azulgrana. The player, who has been a Barça target for several years, has finished his contract with Manchester City and wants to be a Barcelona player. Your agent, J
orge Mendes, has insistently conveyed this desire to Deco and those responsible for the Catalan club in recent weeks. In addition, Mendes also manages Casadó's career, which has several proposals, both national and European and from Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Barcelona, who have already tried to sign Silva on numerous occasions, are now seriously considering signing him. Those responsible for the sporting management not only believe that his quality is indisputable, even at the age of 31 (in this season under Guardiola, he participated in 53 matches, in which he scored three goals and provided five assists), but they also see his acquisition as a great market opportunity: transfermarkt values his value at 27 million euros, but he would arrive free and willing to accept a lower salary. Barça are looking for a place for Bernardo Silva. Behind the scenes, his contract has already been discussed, which would be for two seasons. However, confirmation of any exit is awaited; The possibility that the Portuguese could also play as a right winger motivates those around him to believe that the operation will come to fruition, especially since everything indicates that Roony will leave the club this summer and Lamine would be the only natural player in that position. Silva, who will participate in the World Cup with Portugal, has other proposals, one of the most relevant being that of Atlético de Madrid, but, for now, he is waiting for Barça and trusts that they will make room for him in their squad.