According to a recent report by Le10Sport, Barcelona are considering recruiting Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva if Antoine Griezmann leaves the Nou Camp this summer. The same source has also mentioned that it is unlikely that Griezmann will part ways with the Catalans giants as he has no intention of leaving. However, Barcelona is dreaming of a move for Bernardo Silva and would make him ‘a top priority’ if the Frenchman departs Catalonia this summer (via Le10Sport).
Silva’s Incredible Form For Man City This Season
The Citizens wide player has enjoyed another solid season at the Etihad Stadium after producing quite a few eye-catching displays as a key component of Pep Guardiola’s attack. He has featured in 49 matches for Man City this term, scoring eight goals and providing ten assists in all competitions which highlight his importance in Guardiola’s first-team squad.
The Lisboa-born talent deserves a lot of credit for his all-around contributions based on his average of 1.0 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 1.4 shots, 1.3 key passes and 1.2 dribbles per game in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League this season. He has hardly given away the ball after completing 90.1% of his attempted passes in league football so far (stats via whoscored).
Silva has also represented the Portuguese national team in 43 matches while registering six goals for his country in the process. Maybe a summer move to the Nou Camp could help him take his game to the next level, which will benefit both his club and country in the years to come.
What Will The Portuguese International Add To Quique Setien’s Team?
Silva is a hard-working winger who is always willing to make dangerous runs with the ball in the opposition half. He is a technically-gifted footballer who has the vision to unlock a rigid defence with a killer pass in the final third. The Portuguese winger has also transformed himself into a prolific finisher in front of the opposition goal.
Is Griezmann The Right Choice For The Catalans?
Recruiting a player of Bernardo Silva’s skillset will undeniably be a welcome addition to Quique Setien’s squad. He will not only add a lot of goals and creativity to the Barca frontline but also enhance the overall quality of their squad. Silva will be a perfect complement to Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp. At 25, he is about to embark upon the prime years of his football career which the Catalans could look to benefit from in the coming seasons.
All in all, Silva will be a great choice for Barca as he will help them bridge the gap to Real Madrid at the summit of Spanish football next season. Plus, he will be a perfect replacement for the underperforming Antoine Griezmann if the French winger does end up quitting the Nou Camp outfit this summer.
