Bernardo Silva

[Blue and true]

Those comments tonight are not encouraging. I'd be gutted to see him leave. Not only an exceptional footballer but an exceptional human being; you get the impression there isn't a bad bone in his body and having someone like that in the squad is a blessing.

But, and this is the caveat, I don't think we should stand in his way if he wants to leave. He's been a model professional for us, contributed to a glut of trophies, provided beautiful moments on the pitch, and as aforementioned been an inspiring figure in the dressing room; all this in spite of homesickness that has evidently troubled him for two seasons now. If his resolve is unshakable we shouldn't stand in his way, we owe him that much. Of course, we can't be mugged off. We can't be lowballed. I don't think we will fetch £100mil; I reckon it will be ~£80mil and so long as we throw that right back at Barca for de Jong I'd be content. Not a like-for-like swap, but then players like Bernardo are unique. FDJ is a world class midfielder who could comfortably fill the position vacated by Bernardo, as well as providing versatility to deputise in other midfield positions.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Those comments tonight are not encouraging. I'd be gutted to see him leave. Not only an exceptional footballer but an exceptional human being; you get the impression there isn't a bad bone in his body and having someone like that in the squad is a blessing.

But, and this is the caveat, I don't think we should stand in his way if he wants to leave. He's been a model professional for us, contributed to a glut of trophies, provided beautiful moments on the pitch, and as aforementioned been an inspiring figure in the dressing room; all this in spite of homesickness that has evidently troubled him for two seasons now. If his resolve is unshakable we shouldn't stand in his way, we owe him that much. Of course, we can't be mugged off. We can't be lowballed. I don't think we will fetch £100mil; I reckon it will be ~£80mil and so long as we throw that right back at Barca for de Jong I'd be content. Not a like-for-like swap, but then players like Bernardo are unique. FDJ is a world class midfielder who could comfortably fill the position vacated by Bernardo, as well as providing versatility to deputise in other midfield positions.

I’d be pretty shitty if Bernardo decided to leave after FDJ became unavailable…

 

[Gumzy97]

 

[richards30]

Maybe he’s signing a new and improved contract?

 

[lol yank]

I’d be pretty shitty if Bernardo decided to leave after FDJ became unavailable…

Why is he unavailable?

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

I wish I had the confidence some of you have

It’s pretty great tbh.

 

[lol yank]

If he does leave there’s no chance in fk they don’t get FDJ in return. De Jong doesn’t want to go play for some pathetic rebuild where the goal is simply to make UCL for the following year if city are an option. No chance in hell.

All moot anyway. Bernardo ain’t going anywhere.

 

[ninjamonkey]

He's either off or a new contract based on those comments. We're fucked without him, FDJ is class but he doesn't have the qualities Bernardo has and the team as a whole sorely lacks the qualities Bernardo provides. There's nobody else in the team that can do Bernardo things. Not only would we lose our midfield dynamo, Rodri will also suffer significantly too as we will be caught wide open much more often and his mobility issues will be exploited. Whatever it takes to keep the little brilliant bastard here.

 

[wolviedinho]

Not sure what to read into this. We will find out soon enough. New deal or a transfer. I hope he is now happy & settled in Manchester. Hate to lose such a talented player due to off field issues.

 

[Blue_Lightsaber]

Not sure what to read into this. We will find out soon enough. New deal or a transfer. I hope he is now happy & settled in Manchester. Hate to lose such a talented player due to off field issues.

Obvious really.. he turns 28 in August and his next contract will be his last big payday.

If Barca offer him the moon.. he'll want to go but if City match it or beat it.. he'll stay.

With Barca's financial trouble I'd say we're favorites to keep him.

That said it seems the current football world is going towards free transfers and a massive signing on bonus for the next contract in effect getting rid of transfer fees.

So he may choose to go down that route and leave for free and get a huge signing on bonus/ salary but the current City contract doesn't expire for 3 more years (2025) and he'd be 31 then.

City paid top money for KDB as a 30 year old so they may do the same with Bernardo.

If he's smart he will "make City nervous with flirtations that increase City's offer" but renew while his value is really high to them but up to him.