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- Bernardo Silva will depart Manchester City when his contract expires on 30 June after nine years at the club.
- Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign the Portugal international, challenging previous favourites Juventus.
- Juventus risk losing appeal if they fail to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
- Diego Simeone’s side could offer Silva an attractive alternative to Serie A.
- The Spanish club recently missed out on Atalanta’s Ederson to Manchester United.
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will exit the club this summer. His contract ends on 30 June, and the Premier League champions will not renew it.
The 30-year-old has spent nine successful seasons at the Etihad Stadium. Now, several top European clubs are monitoring his situation.
Juventus previously led the chase for his signature. However, the Italian giants face growing uncertainty. They might not qualify for next season’s Champions League. Without that competition, they would struggle to meet Silva’s wage demands.
Now, Spanish newspaper Marca reports that Atletico Madrid have joined the pursuit. Diego Simeone’s team presents a compelling option for the Portuguese playmaker. The La Liga side could offer him regular football at the highest level.
This development creates a major obstacle for Juventus. The Turin club must now compete with a financially strong rival.
Atletico Madrid recently suffered a transfer blow. They had agreed personal terms with Atalanta midfielder Ederson. However, Manchester United matched those wages and offered a higher transfer fee. This forced Atletico to seek alternatives, with Silva now a priority target.