Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed dissatisfaction with his Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva’s decision to join Barcelona instead of Real Madrid. The Al-Nassr forward, who has strong ties to Real Madrid from his legendary career there, mentioned he would have preferred Silva to either join him in the Saudi Pro League or sign with Madrid.
In a candid comment, Ronaldo shared their conversation: “I told him to join Real Madrid if he didn’t want to come to the Saudi Pro League, but he said he’s going to Barcelona instead. I hope it’s a good decision for him.”
Having enjoyed nine successful years at Real Madrid, where he won several Champions League titles, Ronaldo believes Silva should have picked the Spanish club if his goal is to win Europe’s top honor. “If Bernardo wants to win the Champions League, Real Madrid is the club to join,” he stressed, referring to the club’s rich European legacy.
Reports suggest that Silva is leaning toward a move to Barcelona, where new coach Hansi Flick is eager to rebuild the team. The Portuguese midfielder, key to Manchester City’s recent success, seems enthusiastic about the prospect of joining Barcelona, in contrast to Ronaldo’s preference.
Barcelona is in the midst of a rebuilding phase under Flick and aims to bolster their squad with top talent, making Silva’s potential signing an important part of their strategy. Despite Barcelona’s recent struggles in Europe, Silva remains optimistic about Flick’s ability to bring the club back to its peak.
Ronaldo’s comments imply that he feels Silva might be missing a chance to elevate his legacy by joining Real Madrid, which is synonymous with Champions League success. Nonetheless, he ended with, “I hope it’s a good decision for him,” showing his desire for Silva to succeed, even if it’s outside of his former club.
As the football world watches closely, the transfer saga surrounding Bernardo Silva continues, with Barcelona emerging as his likely destination over Real Madrid.
