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Published on 2024-06-23 10:18:08
Manchester City can now expect to retain the services of Bernardo Silva beyond the ongoing summer transfer window, following a decision made by FC Barcelona.
The Portugal international has long been eyeing a change of scenery at the peak of his professional playing career, with a view towards moving closer to home and taking on more culturally similar surroundings to his home nation.
Despite failing to secure a move away from the Etihad Stadium in the last three summer transfer windows, Bernardo Silva has remained ultra professional and integral to the system imposed by Pep Guardiola on his all-conquering squad.
But while the ongoing summer transfer window was expected to grant Bernardo Silva increased hopes of leaving City through an attractive release clause, one of his primary options is now highly unlikely to come to fruition.
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