Bernardo Silva has not ruled out the possibility of leaving Manchester City as he looks to say goodbye to blues fans.
Barcelona remain interested in Silva and it is understood that the Portuguese star is keen to move him to Nou at the Camp. City boss Pep Guardiola has refused to sell Silva, but recently appeared to have changed positions when he admitted he wasn't sure if the playmaker would still be at the club when the transfer window closed.
Silva, 28, adds to the uncertainty about his future by claiming he doesn't know what will happen between now and the close of the window on September 1st. I've always said I'm happy here, but you never know what could happen," he said. "My relationship with the club is very honest. I'm open to them and they know what I want.
"If I stay, I I am very happy.I will always respect this club and give it my all.Otherwise it is football and we will see what happens.Manchester City, the relationship with the fans, staff and teammates I have no doubt that whatever happens, it will happen with great respect.”
Guardiola approved the departure as Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus wanted to go, Both Silva and he have hinted that they want to leave. City will take a tough line in negotiations with Barcelona, demanding £80m from Silva, who has been key to his success over the past five years and has three years left on his contract. And they don't want players who aren't happy with the club," he told ESPN. "They always tell us all if you're not happy you can go. Of course they're in business and want the right amount of money to let us go, but personally has a very respectful relationship with the club.”
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