Barcelona boss Xavi is facing a tough decision as he weighs up the possibility of losing Frenkie de Jong in order to secure the signing of Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva. According to Sport, Xavi is reluctant to part ways with De Jong, but he may be willing to do so if it means Barcelona can finance the acquisition of Silva.
Silva, 29, has been on Barcelona’s radar for quite some time, and the Portuguese attacking midfielder is reportedly eager to make the move to Catalonia. Both De Jong and Silva have contracts that run until the summer of 2026, adding an interesting twist to the potential transfer.
While Xavi would undoubtedly prefer to keep De Jong at the club, the opportunity to bring in Silva could be too enticing to pass up. Barcelona’s pursuit of Silva highlights their desire to strengthen their attacking options and inject more creativity into their midfield.
The potential departure of De Jong would certainly be a blow for Barcelona, as the Dutch midfielder has established himself as a key player since joining from Ajax in 2019. However, the allure of Silva’s skill set and experience could prove too difficult to resist.
As negotiations continue, it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will ultimately part ways with De Jong in order to secure Silva’s services. The decision will undoubtedly have significant implications for both players and could shape Barcelona’s future on the pitch.
