Just hours before Portugal’s 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo, Real Madrid officially confirmed the acquisition of Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese star arrives in the Spanish capital as a free agent, concluding a remarkable nine-season tenure at Manchester City. His time with the Sky Blues was highlighted by an historic treble in 2023, encompassing the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles.

Bernardo Silva snubs FC Barcelona and Atletico for Real Madrid

Bernardo Silva’s decision was to join Real Madrid, where he will reportedly be under the guidance of his compatriot José Mourinho. This choice came despite considerable interest from both FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Barcelona’s inability to secure the attacking midfielder, who previously played for Benfica Lisbon, AS Monaco, and Manchester City before his Real Madrid move, could now directly influence Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer dealings, particularly concerning Kang-in Lee.

FC Barcelona enquires about Kang-in Lee

Recent reports from journalists, including Matteo Moretto, have indicated that Kang-in Lee’s future seemed destined for Madrid, specifically with Atletico, a club the South Korean international reportedly favored. However, new information suggests that Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, has engaged in discussions with the agent of the former Valence CF and Mallorca player to understand his current situation. While no concrete offers have been made by FC Barcelona yet, this recent outreach from their sporting director implies that the situation could evolve rapidly, putting Paris Saint-Germain on alert.