Barcelona Boss Flick Approves Bernardo Silva Free Transfer

BusinessSportsMoneyBarcelona Boss Flick Approves Bernardo Silva Free TransferByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 06:50am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Hansi Flick has essentially given the green light to FC Barcelona's potential approach of Bernardo Silva according to RAC1, which cited anonymous sources.Getty ImagesHansi Flick has essentially given the green light to FC Barcelona's potential approach of Bernardo Silva according to RAC1, which cited anonymous sources.The Manchester City legend’s contract will expire on June 30, and it’s already been announced that he’ll depart the Etihad alongside John Stones and Pep Guardiola.In recent weeks, Silva has been heavily linked to Atletico Madrid but also Barça, who tried and failed to land the Portuguese in 2022 and 2023 during the Xavi Hernandez era.Barça couldn’t raise Silva’s reported $58.2 million (€50 million) price tag at the time, but the situation is completely different now that he’s available free of charge.As reported at the weekend, however, Flick needed to give his blessing to a pursuit of Silva despite the board and the player both being keen on the potential operation.Flick sees a place for Bernardo Silva at FC BarcelonaAccording to Catalan radio station RAC1, Flick views Silva’s potential arrival with “good eyes” as the Spanish phrase goes.As is already well known, though, Barça need departures to happen before being able to incorporate the 31-year-old.At present, the most likely candidates to leave in midfield or on the wings where Silva can operate are Marc Casado and Roony Bardghji.MORE FOR YOUAlso reported this morning, the latter Swede is being linked with a loan to Ajax while Casado has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia and AS Monaco where...