Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reveals what Barcelona needs to do to buy Bernardo Silva
Guardiola might face challenges in finding replacement for Bernardo Silva if he leaves.
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Guardiola with Bernardo Silva. (Source : Pinterest)
Pep Guardiola, in his recent interview, talked about Bernardo Silva‘s transfer to his former club, Barcelona. The treble-winning side manager Guardiola revealed his clear intentions in regard to Manchester City’s Portuguese star Silva, who has played 306 matches for them.
Michael Plant, a sports journalist, quoted the former Barcelona manager saying that he doesn’t want players in his team who do not have a passion for playing for the club. Bernardo Silva was once again City’s man for the big occasion across the past Campaign, where they managed to win their first-ever treble under Pep Guardiola. Even the Barcelona Legend and Coach, Xavi Hernandes, view Silva as an important player in his plans.
The Portuguese superstar can be reunited with İlkay Gündoğan in Spain. Both of them were regular starters for Pep’s City. “I don’t want any players who don’t want to be here. But we need to get a proper offer, we didn’t get a proper offer. If they want him, they will get on a plane and come to meet our club,” Guardiola said. The recent interviews have clearly shown Barca’s Financial problems. Bernardo’s transfer to Barcelona could possibly fail due to financial drawbacks Barca are going through. According to ESPN, the Premier League Champions want at least €87 million for Silva.
A potential move to Barcelona from Manchester City promises to be a defining chapter in Bernardo Silva’s career. With Xavi’s deep-rooted understanding of the club’s playing philosophy and his eye for nurturing talent, Silva’s potential transfer could mark the beginning of a fruitful partnership between player and manager. But fans are wondering if the Spanish giants will spend the money or not.
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Bernardo Silva’s career at Manchester City so far
Bernardo Silva has proven his mettle for Pep’s team season-in season-out. His versatility is no secret to the fans since they have witnessed him as a center-attacking midfielder and even as a right winger. The left-footed Portuguese maestro not only helps City in his attacking role but also gives them defensive support. He excels in this role due to his exceptional passing ability, creativity, and vision.
Silva is also known for his intelligent movement, which allows him to find pockets of space and link up play effectively. By numbers, looking at his attacking threats from last season. The progressive carries to the final third accounted for 3.21 per 90, key passes were 1.59 per 90, and shot and goal-creating actions were 3.52 and 0.39 per 90 respectively. Meanwhile, defensively his successful presses and tackles totaled for 5.86 and 0.39 in the final third per 90 respectively.
As Silva’s potential departure from Manchester City becomes more imminent, Pep Guardiola faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for the midfielder. The player’s impact in midfield and his attacking prowess have been undeniable. Hence, his departure would bring a big problem for the Sky Blues’ current manager. Albeit it will be interesting to see how the Spanish tactician will deal with this problem.
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