Manchester City are reportedly 'ready to leave Bernardo Silva leave' the club if the right offer comes in.
15.08.2022 - 00:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Kevin De Bruyne is planning for life at Manchester City with Bernardo Silva this season despite strong interest from Barcelona in the transfer window.
Bernardo wanted to leave last summer and has indicated he is open to a move this month as the Catalan giants flex their muscles to try and build another team of superstars in spite of their financial difficulties. Pep Guardiola has said that he hopes that Bernardo will stay but said he would not stand in the way of any player who wants to leave and can present an acceptable offer from another club.
City's manager introduced the Portugal international for the final part of their 4-0 win over Bournemouth and the player received a rapturous reception that lasted for several minutes from a fanbase that adores him. After the game, he went over to the stand to give a young fan his shirt - the second time in as many games he has done so.
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But if such gestures will encourage the Barcelona fanbase, City have still not received any bids for the player and the squad are still expecting him to be part of the group. The club would need time to find a replacement for Bernardo on top of getting a sizable fee that reflects the 28-year-old's quality.
"I think he's very loved [by us] and he knows," said De Bruyne. "The way that I see it, I think that he will be here so there's nothing that I'm worried about. Whatever happens he is great for us and I expect him to be here with us this year."
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