"Barça? I'm proud of their interest in me"

Bernardeschi took advantage of the event of the 'Nike for School' programme to talk about the interest of Barcelona. The Juventus player was coy about any possible opportunity for a move to Quique Setién's squad.

"I have a contract with Juventus, it's not a problem," he began. It was right there where he left the door open to an arrival at Barcelona. "We'll see what happens later," he added.

The team with which he was most linked in January was Barcelona. "The interest of Barcelona makes me proud, it's something normal. When clubs like Barça take an interest in you, it's something you should be proud of," he confessed.

But I'm already part of a world-class 'top' team, and so far nothing has happened in the market," said the Juventus player, aware that he could be released this summer.

Bernardeschi's name was linked to Barcelona in a possible trade with Ivan Rakitic. In the end, as Paratici said, the Italian stayed with the team.

However, Bernardeschi could still leave next summer. Given the lack of continuity as a starter, the striker could find new accommodation in Barcelona, right when the Catalans are looking for new options.