Summary: Amidst swirling transfer speculations, Joao Felix has endorsed his compatriot Bernardo Silva as his number one transfer target for Barcelona. Silva, currently playing for Manchester City, has a release clause of £50 million ($63 million), which Felix believes would be a worthwhile investment for the Catalan club. In an interview with Gerard Romero’s show Jijantes FC, Felix expressed his admiration for Silva’s talent and character, urging Barcelona to bring him to Camp Nou. Additionally, Felix revealed that Silva has expressed interest in wearing Barcelona’s prestigious No.10 shirt, previously donned by club legend Lionel Messi.
Key Points:
- Joao Felix has endorsed Bernardo Silva as a top transfer target for Barcelona, amidst growing interest from Silva’s end to join the Catalan club.
- Silva has a release clause of £50 million ($63 million) at Manchester City, which Felix believes would be a reasonable fee for his acquisition.
- Felix emphasized Silva’s talent and character, stating that he would be a valuable addition to Barcelona both on and off the pitch.
- Silva has expressed interest in wearing Barcelona’s No.10 shirt, a symbolic number previously worn by Lionel Messi.
- Barcelona may need to sell existing assets to comply with La Liga’s Financial Fair Play regulations if they pursue Silva, presenting a challenge for President Joan Laporta.
- Laporta has also expressed a desire to retain Felix and Joao Cancelo at the end of their respective loan spells, adding further complexity to Barcelona’s transfer plans.