FC Barcelona is always an exciting club to follow ahead of any given transfer window. The Catalan giants may not have the most blessed of financial situations, but they continue to have their own ways of doing things. Even now in the summer, Barcelona are eyeing great things.
To ensure that Xavi Hernandez stays beyond this season, the Catalan club must offer him guarantees. For the Barcelona coach, those guarantees come in the form of certain signings that he believes to be crucial. One of those possible targets currently plays in Manchester City, and it may be Barça’s last chance to steal him.
Bernardo Silva, aged 29, remains a great dream for Xavi Hernandez. The Barcelona coach believes him to be a missing piece of the puzzle at the club, and thinks that his arrival would greatly amplify the effectiveness of this team of his.
Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, this coming summer may be Barça’s last chance to make that dream a reality. It just so happens that the last time Bernardo Silva extended his contract with Man City until 2026, he reportedly ensured that a release clause was included, which is not excessively high.
That reported release clause sets his price at €58 million. Not exactly low numbers, but possibly much lower than what Manchester City would otherwise want for one of their biggest stars. However, this summer window is potentially their final chance to unite Xavi with one of his Barcelona dreams.
Paris Saint-Germain already tried last summer to hijack a potential transfer, but Barcelona themselves could not make it happen. Due to their financial fair play limitations, the Catalan giants had to remain seated. This time around, however, reports suggest that things could be different.
For now, there are no guarantees about what will happen. Barcelona greatly appreciate Silva and his abilities as the star interior that Xavi wishes to have in his arsenal, but the economic challenge is a big one indeed.
It remains to be seen how this saga progresses, but Barcelona may have a big window of opportunity if they manage to go along with it.
