Joao Felix has revealed Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva has proven an curiosity in signing for Barcelona.
Amid swirling switch hypothesis linking Silva with a possible transfer to Catalonia, Felix’s endorsement of his compatriot provides large weight to the state of affairs.
Studies from Spain have claimed Silva has a rising curiosity in becoming a member of Barca, additional fuelling the extreme rumours surrounding the Portuguese maestro.
It’s also value noting that the midfielder has a launch clause of £50m in his Metropolis contract which kicks in from this summer season.
Chatting with Jijantes FC, Felix said he could be eager on Silva becoming a member of him at Barcelona and the 2 have spoken about such a prospect.
“If I have been Deco [Barcelona’s sporting director] for a day, I might signal Bernardo Silva definitely,” Felix mentioned.
“Allow them to carry him. Have you ever seen him play? He is even higher as an individual. He is from [Joao] Cancelo’s era. Now gamers final till they’re 35 to 36 years outdated. His sister-in-law is right here, [he’s asked me] about how issues are right here, the climate, tax points…I advised him it is all proper for him to return.
“I do not suppose Manchester Metropolis will make it simple. For €58m, I might carry him, even for €60-70 million.”
Felix additionally disclosed that Silva would aspire to put on a prestigious shirt at Barca – a jersey as soon as adorned by membership legend Lionel Messi – ought to he make the transfer.
“He wish to put on the quantity 10,” Felix added. “It is a vital quantity on the membership, you possibly can’t give it to simply anybody, it’s important to watch out. It is my favorite quantity, however I’ve by no means worn it.”
If the Catalan giants select to pursue Silva within the upcoming switch window, they are going to doubtless have to promote a few of their present belongings to stick to La Liga’s strict monetary rules.
Felix and Cancelo are usually not even assured to be at Barcelona subsequent season as their present loans expire this summer season.
