Barcelona Near Deal for Bernardo Silva After World Cup

FC Barcelona are close to completing the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva. The club view the deal as a major reinforcement for the 2026-27 campaign. Bernardo Silva has postponed his decision until after the World Cup. His representative Jorge Mendes confirmed the timing on social media. Transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano reported the update on X. He quoted Mendes saying Bernardo will decide after the World Cup. The postponement aligns with Barcelona's strategic interests. It hinders Atlético de Madrid, which had been negotiating a move. Atlético de Madrid expected to revive advanced talks held days earlier. Those talks are now stalled due to the player's delayed decision. Barcelona officials expressed optimism about announcing the signing before the summer. They aim to register the player ahead of the 2026-27 season.