AC Milan are one of the teams interested in signing Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, it is claimed.
As reported by the Spanish newspaper Marca (via MilanVibes), Milan are in the race for Bernardo Silva. After nine years at Manchester, he is preparing to leave and embark on a new chapter in his footballing career.
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The Portuguese announced it in mid-April through a lengthy message on his social media channels. In it, he thanked not only his fans and team-mates, but also Pep Guardiola, a key figure in his development that also seems set to leave.
Bernardo Silva: AC Milan interested
The Rossoneri are also among the clubs that have begun an attempt for the 31-year-old. However, Atletico Madrid are in pole position as they consider Bernardo Silva the ideal candidate to replace Antoine Griezmann, who is heading to Orlando City.
Marca’s report states that Chelsea, Juventus and Barcelona are keen on Silva, who will play his final match for City against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
During his time at City, Bernardo Silva was involved in numerous successes, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League title. In a decade filled with trophies and victories, he played a central role under Guardiola no matter who arrived in his position.
The former Monaco star has recorded 459 appearances, scoring 76 goals and providing 77 assists. Milan are believed to be in the market for a midfielder with experience and technical quality, two things that Bernardo Silva certainly has in abundance.
His thoughts are currently focused on the World Cup. So, he will most likely consider the various offers put forward by the clubs only after his American assignment. After that, Italy could well be on his horizon, depending how Milan’s pursuit goes.