There is no hiding the fact that Barcelona has had a long-standing interest in the superstar player Bernardo Silva of Manchester City.

The uncertain financial status of the club has prevented them from signing the Portuguese international player, who has expressed interest in making the transfer to Catalonia. However, the player is eager to make the move.

As Silva delayed signing a new contract with City and awaited an offer from Barcelona, it appeared as though a transfer could take place this summer. However, the La Liga champions were unable to come up with an offer that would convince City to let Silva leave.

Even though Silva did end up signing a new contract with Manchester City, there is still a possibility that he will move to Barcelona in the near future.

There is a release provision in the new contract for £50 million.In point of fact, Mundo Deportivo reports that even though Silva has signed a new contract with Manchester City, the Portuguese international now has a release clause in the agreement that is valued at £50 million (or 59 million euros).

Silva’s contract was extended from 2025 to 2026, which was only a one-year extension, but he received a pay raise as part of the deal, which places him among the highest earners at the Etihad Stadium.

However, at the same time, the Portuguese international persuaded the Citizens to include a £50 million release clause in his contract. This figure is far lower than the €80–100 million price range that the Premier League champions had previously sought for him.

Silva has not given up on Barcelona.According to the source, Silva has not changed his mind about joining Barcelona, and as a result, the Catalan heavyweights have requested that Silva’s contract include a release clause with a cost that is within their financial reach.

The offensive midfielder has been a dream goal for Xavi Hernandez, the manager of Barcelona, and the club still continues to have an interest in him, despite the fact that Silva will be turning 30 in August of next year, which could be a concern for the club.

In any event, the provision appears to be there in the event that Barca wishes to make a play for Silva again after failing to do so for three consecutive summers in a row.