Man City hero Bernardo Silva 'offered himself to Barcelona chiefs by text'
dailystar.co.ukManchester City star Bernardo Silva has offered himself to Barcelona, according to reports.The Portuguese midfielder had an outstanding season despite constant rumours about his future hanging over his head last summer, and it looks as though the rumour mill is set to continue this year.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo has reported that the regular starter for the Premier League champions sent a come and get me plea to Barcelona chiefs.
The 27-year-old apparently spoke with officials at the Catalan giants when they visited England late last year to discuss the Ferran Torres transfer in November and December.
The visiting executives are said to have thought the star was joking until they received a text after they left the country urging the club to explore the option. READ MORE: Kevin de Bruyne savages Man City team-mate Jack Grealish in unseen footageThe Spanish newspaper has also reported that the player's agent, Jorge Mendes, has confirmed his client's desire to join the La Liga club to Barcelona president Joan Laporta, sports vice president Rafa Yuste and director of football Mateu Alemany in a number of meetings since the start of the year.
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