He now seemed to be one step away from Juventus but as we know football is unpredictable and until there is official information anything can happen and so now Bernardo Silva's future seems to have not yet been written or at least not for the moment. Without the Champions League, in fact, the Bianconeri are out of the running and other paths could therefore open up. The one that you will be strongest today is the one that sees him ready to wear the Atletico Madrid shirt, there are several voices that claim there is already an agreement close but never say never.
Inter, as we know well, has always been very attentive to all the opportunities offered by the market and would be evaluating the Portuguese's profile also given the difficulties in reaching Nico Paz. It's not the first time this has been talked about in recent months but without the competition of the Old Lady in Viale della Liberazione they might give it some thought. However, we need to act quickly because Simeone's club has landed on him.
The Portuguese born in 1994 will definitively leave Manchester City in the summer after nine long and intense years. The attacking midfielder, whose contract was expiring, officially announced his farewell to the English club in mid-April. A separation that was already in the air and if its future was already being talked about insistently, from that moment on the rumors only multiplied. Many teams are interested, including in Serie A with Juve, already mentioned, and Milan.
However, a path that would see him ready to wear the Inter shirt next season cannot be ruled out.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, would have offered him to several clubs, including the Nerazzurri who are now evaluating the situation carefully. Despite being 31 years old, he is still a very high level player who continues to demonstrate his qualities game after game. An excellent opportunity to strengthen the squad by adding experience and quality considering that it would be a zero operation.
A player whose valuation is currently around 27 million euros and saving the cost of the price tag, considering the high demand for wages, 10 million, would certainly be a great deal.
Caratteristiche e qualità
Bernardo Silva is the prototype of the modern footballer: an excellent technician, tactically intelligent and capable of making an impact in every area of the pitch. Left-footed, 173cm tall, he excels at dribbling, tight dribbling and stamina. He is not the fastest nor the most physical player, but he makes up for it all with an extraordinary vision of the game, as well as impeccable ball management and a great ability to read situations before others. His versatility allows him to be decisive both between the lines and on the outside, while his contribution without the ball, made up of pressing, sacrifice and continuity, makes him a fundamental element in the team balance.
Guardiola lo elogia: "Una leggenda"
All characteristics and qualities that are also confirmed by his current coach, Guardiola who has always praised the Portuguese with important words: "Bernardo has shown that football starts from the brain... and reaches the feet. He is not the fastest, but he knows exactly at all times what each action requires". And again: "He never gives up. Last season he defined Bernardo... when everyone wasn't there, he was always there, the first to suffer. His mentality."
In addition to the pitch, Pep also underlines the human aspect: "He always sees the positive side of life." Until the definitive consecration: "He deserves the greatest recognition. And when you write legend you have to write it in capital letters, because he has been. In every single game with us for the last nine years! He is a special player in every way. All I can say is that wherever he goes... the team will be so lucky to have him!".
Words that perfectly describe a total player, capable of making a difference in any context and destined to raise the level of any team and it is therefore inevitable that several clubs are now ready to compete for him.
I numeri di Bernardo Silva in stagione
31 years old but still a lot to give if we consider that in this last season in the Premier League alone he has so far made 37 appearances, 88% as a starter with 2 goals and 4 assists. If we look at the other competitions we arrive at a total of 51 appearances, 3 goals and 5 assists for 3739 minutes played.
It now remains to be seen whether Inter will decide to sink the blow by transforming the idea into a real negotiation. Much will depend on economic demands and competition, but what is certain is that opportunities of this type do not happen often. The possible arrival of Bernardo Silva would fit perfectly into the Nerazzurri strategy, which has long been oriented towards building a balanced squad, capable of combining players of great experience and quality with young prospects. And if the Nerazzurri really managed to bring such a player to Milan, it would be a great signing, a quality player who continues to make the difference.