Is Not Signing Bernardo Silva a Loss for Barcelona?

Barcelona did not treat the departure of Portuguese Bernardo Silva from its ranks as a significant loss, as the player was not among the club's priorities during the current transfer window, despite the sports management's appreciation for his great technical capabilities.

The Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' explained that Barcelona viewed Bernardo Silva as an available opportunity in the transfer market rather than a necessary deal, with both Deco and coach Hans Flick convinced that the team has enough balance in the positions occupied by the Portuguese player.

The report indicated that Barcelona's management does not see that signing Bernardo Silva addresses any technical need within the current lineup, unlike previous deals such as Robert Lewandowski, who joined the team at a time when the club had a clear need for a striker with his specifications.

Age also played a role in evaluating the deal, as the player is 31 years old and will turn 32 next August, putting him outside the framework of the club's future projects.

The same source added that completing the deal required Barcelona to resolve some files related to the departure of players from the team, including Marc Casado and Rony Bardji, which would have delayed any official move towards the player. However, Bernardo Silva preferred to settle his future quickly rather than wait.

Financially, Barcelona was not ready to raise its offer to the player to maintain balance within the salary structure, while Bernardo Silva received a higher offer from Real Madrid, making his transfer to the royal club the likeliest possibility in the coming period.