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Hansi Flick approves Bernardo Silva signing, Barcelona must make player sale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:00 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Hansi Flick approves Bernardo Silva signing, Barcelona must make player sale

Summary

Hansi Flick has given his approval for Barcelona to sign Bernardo Silva as a free agent, whose contract with Manchester City ends on June 30. Silva reportedly favors a move to Barcelona over other options, including Atletico Madrid. However, Barcelona must first sell a player to make room for Silva's registration and salary demands. Candidates for departure include Marc Casado and Roony Bardghji, with Casado’s agent also representing Silva. The club will need to act promptly to finalize the signing of the versatile midfielder.

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•Flick has expressed approval for Silva's potential signing.
•Silva will be a free agent after leaving Manchester City.
•Barcelona prioritizes Silva over offers from Atletico Madrid.
•The club must sell one player to accommodate Silva.
•Casado and Bardghji are potential candidates for departure.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Hansi Flick gives green light to sign Portuguese free agent but the club must sell one player

What they're saying

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It is pretty much established that Barcelona are in pole position to sign Bernardo Silva as a free agent this summer. Although Atletico Madrid are also involved, Silva has clearly told Los Rojiblancos...
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