Portugal manager endorses Bernardo Silva amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Portugal national team manager Roberto Martinez expressed confidence in Bernardo Silva's potential signing with FC Barcelona. Silva, a highly sought-after free agent, aims to join the Catalan club, which is interested in finalizing the deal pending a player sale. While Barcelona is the leading contender, both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have also expressed interest in the midfielder. Martinez highlighted Silva's exceptional adaptability and football intelligence, affirming that he could excel at any top club. As of now, the situation remains fluid with other clubs actively pursuing the player.
- •Roberto Martinez supports Bernardo Silva's potential move to Barcelona.
- •Barcelona awaits a player sale to finalize Silva's signing.
- •Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also interested in Silva.
- •Silva’s adaptability praised by Martinez, highlighting his skills.
- •Silva is a sought-after free agent on the transfer market.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal NT manager confident that Barcelona target will fare well at the club: ‘No doubt’
"It is not often that a player of Bernardo Silva’s quality is available on the transfer market as a free agent, and it is unsurprising that multiple clubs are lining up to sign him.The player’s des...
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