Key Takeaways
- Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has personally telephoned Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva about a summer transfer to Turin.
- The Italian club has offered the Portuguese midfielder a three-year contract worth €7 million per season.
- Barcelona and Benfica are also interested, but Silva will wait until the end of the season to make his decision.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has taken a direct approach in his pursuit of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva. The Italian coach reportedly contacted the Portugal international by telephone to discuss a possible move to the Allianz Stadium this summer.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus has already presented a formal offer to the midfielder. The proposal includes a three-year deal with an annual salary of €7 million. However, the Turin side faces stiff competition for his signature.
Spanish giants Barcelona and Portuguese club Benfica have also shown interest in the 29-year-old. Silva intends to delay his decision until the end of the current campaign. Manchester City remains involved in the race for the Premier League title, and the captain wishes to focus on the season’s conclusion before choosing his next club.