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Barcelona Reportedly Opt Against Signing Bernardo Silva

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

La Liga champions Barcelona have reportedly made a definitive decision regarding the potential acquisition of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, confirming they will not pursue a deal for the Portuguese midfielder.

While the original report claimed Silva was set to be available as a free agent this summer, having supposedly decided against renewing his contract at The Etihad (a claim that contradicts widely accepted contractual details), Barcelona had long been considered admirers of the 31-year-old's talent. Silva himself was also reportedly keen on a move to Camp Nou for next season.

However, according to recent reports from Spanish media early this week, any hopes of such a transfer will not materialize. The latest word indicates that "FC Barcelona has no plans to sign Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer," definitively ruling out his arrival.