Barcelona gives up the fight for Bernardo Silva - Real Madrid wins the race

 Barcelona has been considering the possibility of acquiring Bernardo Silva for several weeks. The Portuguese, after parting with Manchester City, became a free player and was one of the candidates to strengthen the squad led by Hansi Flick. Silva, due to his experience, versatility and technical quality, seemed to be an attractive market option. According to Jose Alvarez Haya of El Chiringuito, Barcelona reached an agreement with Silva three weeks ago, assuming that the player will wait until July, when the club completes other priority transfers. However, things changed when Silva received an offer almost three times what Barcelona were willing to pay. Therefore, he changed his position. Real Madrid, headed by Jose Mourinho, who was very insistent on signing a contract with his compatriot, secured Silva's signature. Barcelona, ​​instead of entering a bidding war, decided not to change its strategy. The Catalans already have several players who can fulfill a similar role, and the club does not want to disrupt the salary structure for a player who would be more of a luxury than a necessity. In the past, Barcelona may have been willing to spend more to acquire a famous player, but the club's current management has learned from previous mistakes. Barcelona's priorities lie elsewhere. While Silva's quality has never been in question, the club is currently focusing on other areas of the squad. In the case of Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, Silva could significantly improve the level of the team, but for Barcelona he would only be an additional reinforcement. If the player has opted for a more lucrative offer, Barcelona seem to be at peace with it. This approach can help the club build a sustainable sports project in the long run under Hansi Flick.