Bernardo Silva appears on Atlético's agenda to strengthen the attack

Atlético de Madrid

The operation will not be easy. The Portuguese player will be a free agent, but his profile in Europe keeps several major clubs alert.

The rojiblanco club is seeking alternatives for a position that is difficult to replace. Within the squad, profiles like Julián Alvarez or Álex Baena can assume part of that responsibility due to their characteristics and position, although the sporting management is also scouting the market in search of a top-level player.

Here comes Bernardo Silva. According to information published by Marca, Atlético has already started moves to try to convince the player. The idea would be to present his agent, Jorge Mendes, with a proposal of two more seasons plus one optional.

The Portuguese midfielder has already announced that he will not continue at Manchester City when his contract ends. At 31 years old, he leaves a club where he has won practically everything and where he has been a very important piece for Pep Guardiola.

An objective with a lot of competition

Atlético de Madrid's interest is not solitary. Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Milan, and Juventus have also knocked on the player's door, always according to the source text. In Italy, Juventus is especially well-positioned, to the point of pointing to a meeting this week with Jorge Mendes.

Bernardo Silva's appeal is explained by his versatility and competitive level. He can operate in midfield, start from the right, or even play close to the second striker. His football combines good ball control, the ability to link up, arrival in the box, and dribbling in tight spaces.

His numbers in England reinforce that profile. With Manchester City, he has surpassed 450 matches, with 77 goals and 76 assists. He also offers guarantees in the physical aspect: this season he has not suffered any injury, a fact that Atlético values in an operation of this caliber.

Diego Simeone would look favorably on his arrival. There is consensus within the club between the coaching staff and sporting management, although the player's decision may not be resolved immediately. The Portuguese's intention would be to have his future closed before the World Cup, where he will represent Portugal, but the scope of the operation may extend the timeline.

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The factor of Julián Alvarez also appears in the rojiblanco scenario. The Argentine, with a contract until 2030, shared a dressing room with Bernardo Silva at Manchester City. Atlético does not want to let him go, although his continuity will depend on his willingness and whether a strong enough offer arrives for the club to consider studying a transfer.