Joao Felix has stated Manchester Metropolis midfielder Bernardo Silva is ‘at all times asking’ about life at Barcelona.
Silva has been commonly linked with a transfer away from Manchester Metropolis in latest switch home windows with the 29-year-old having expressed curiosity in a brand new problem away from the Etihad.
He has been an integral a part of Metropolis’s success underneath Pep Guardiola, profitable 5 Premier League titles, six home cups and the Champions League amongst his honours since arriving from Monaco.
Nonetheless, the Portugal worldwide is known to be eager to maneuver nearer to his household, and Felix has revealed that his compatriot has typically requested about Barcelona.
Felix – a world teammate – is on mortgage at Barcelona from Atletico Madrid and stated he hopes the Catalans can agree a deal to signal Silva in the summertime.
“If I have been (Sporting Director) Deco for a day I might signal Bernardo Silva certainly,” Felix advised Gerard Romero.
“Allow them to convey him [to Barca]. Have you ever seen him play? He’s even higher as an individual. He’s from (Joao) Cancelo’s technology. Now gamers final till they’re 35-36 years previous.
“He’s at all times asking me about Barcelona as his household is right here. 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’s all proper for him to come back.
“I don’t suppose Manchester Metropolis will make it simple,” Felix continued.
“For €50 million I might convey him, and for €60-70 million. [He’s] value it. He want to put on the quantity 10. It’s an important quantity on the membership, you possibly can’t give it to only anybody, it’s a must to watch out.”
Felix has scored 9 objectives in all competitions since arriving at Barcelona on mortgage from Atletico final summer season and stated he’s open to turning that transfer right into a everlasting deal. Nonetheless, with head coach Xavi set to depart on the finish of the marketing campaign, the 24-year-old admits his future is unsure.
“I’d be comfortable to remain and proceed at Barça however it doesn’t rely on me,” he stated.
“Let’s see what occurs subsequent yr, I’d like to play at Camp Nou. We are going to see what’s wanted to remain at Barça. I hope for Xavi to alter his thoughts and keep at Barça.
“He has nice concepts and he’s a younger coach, as right here Barça followers actually love and charge him.”
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