Barcelona Close In on Free Transfer for Manchester City Captain Bernardo Silva
Barcelona still must clear wage-bill room before completing the free transfer.
Overview
- Reports say Barcelona and Bernardo Silva have an agreement in principle for a free move that is about 80% complete.
- Silva, who confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of his contract, is prepared to take roughly a 60% pay cut to join.
- Agent Jorge Mendes is advancing the talks and working through the final contract structure.
- Coverage differs on Hansi Flick’s stance, with one report saying he has not approved the deal and another saying he supports it if departures create room.
- Club planning calls for the move to fit without cutting into funds for a new center-back and a striker, so outgoing players and salary savings remain prerequisites.