João Félix is not Barcelona’s football director, a position held by the Brazilian Deco, but he is already doing his part by hiring Bernardo Silva.
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The striker stated that the Manchester City midfielder, who has been interested in and negotiated with the Catalan club for a few years, always asks about the city.
“I hope Barça signs Bernardo Silva. He is a great player and a great person. He always asks me about Barcelona because his family is here. I told Bernardo that everything is perfect and ready for him to join us”, he revealed João Félix on the Jijantes FC channel.
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As a result, the two are colleagues on the Portuguese national team and were part of the squad that beat Sweden and lost to Slovenia in the last FIFA Date. At Manchester City since 2017, the 29-year-old midfielder has been flirting with Barcelona for a few seasons.
However, the deal was never closed, largely due to the financial situation the club was experiencing. In August last year, the Portuguese player signed a new contract with Pep Guardiola’s team, valid until June 2026.
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