Deco reveals reason for not signing Silva

Diko said: "It was not the position we were looking for. I love him, he is one of the best in the world in his position. He wanted to come to FC Barcelona, but it didn't happen due to our own standards."

The sporting director of FC Barcelona added: "It was about finances and playing time. He wanted to play, but I prefer our current players."

Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid this summer on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City, securing the Spanish giants a victory in a race that involved FC Barcelona.

Dekko's statements reveal that FC Barcelona did not reject the player due to his technical abilities, but rather because of financial considerations, alongside a lack of clear need to sign him for the position he occupies.

Deco, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, has revealed the behind-the-scenes reasons for the club's failure to sign Portuguese star Bernardo Silva during the summer transfer window, despite the player's desire to join the Catalan team.