News Focus
- Portugal international set to leave Manchester City after confirming Etihad exit
- Atletico Madrid overtake Juventus in chase for 31-year-old playmaker
- Spanish club offering lucrative signing bonus to secure deal
- Diego Simeone’s project proves more attractive than Serie A option
- Juventus had proposed €8 million annual salary until 2028
Atletico Madrid are on the verge of securing Bernardo Silva’s signature this summer. The Manchester City midfielder appears ready to choose the Spanish capital over Turin, dealing a major setback to Juventus.
Reports from Marca, via journalist Alfredo Pedullà, indicate the 31-year-old favours a move to the Metropolitano Stadium. The Portugal star believes Diego Simeone’s squad offers the ideal platform for his next career chapter.
The La Liga side plan to include a substantial signing-on fee in their proposal. This financial package would rank Silva among the club’s highest earners. Such terms have convinced the player to reject advances from the Italian champions.
Juventus representatives had previously offered an €8 million yearly wage running until 2028. However, Atletico’s decisive approach looks set to win the race.
Earlier speculation linked Silva with Barcelona. Several top European clubs also expressed interest following his decision to quit the Etihad Stadium. Yet Simeone’s sporting project and the attractive economic incentives have proven most persuasive.