‘I am staying’ – Bernardo Silva commits future to Manchester City ending Barcelona speculation

Bernardo Silva has confirmed he is staying at Manchester City despite long-standing interest from La Liga giants Barcelona over the course of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona have been repeatedly linked with a move for the Portuguese international, Bernardo Silva despite Manchester City talking the possibility down whenever given the chance to do so.

Pep Guardiola has constantly reiterated his determination to keep Silva at the Etihad Stadium with the former AS Monaco star playing a key role for the Premier League champions.

However, rumors have continued to buzz suggesting the Portuguese international could move to the Camp Nou if Barcelona were able to move Frenkie de Jong on, or even, perhaps, if they could get other player sales.

Having entered the final week of the transfer window, Man City manager Pep Guardiola provided a definitive update on Silva’s future, confirming that the playmaker will be staying at the Etihad Stadium.

But reports from Spain keep insisting that Barça have not given up their pursuit of Silva and still have a plan in place which they could activate to secure his signing from Man City.

The Portuguese, was involved in City’s impressive 6-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, has now cleared the matter up once and for all on Spanish radio.

After the match, Catalan station RAC1 were speaking to Silva via Pol Ballus, when he was asked about his future.

“The truth is we haven’t had offers from Spain. Nobody has come, I will stay in Manchester, I am happy and the decision is already taken.”

❗️💣 Bernardo Silva confirma a @polballus que es queda al Manchester City.#frac1 pic.twitter.com/Rk9npHV12g

— El Barça juga a RAC1 (@FCBRAC1) August 31, 2022