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Bernardo Silva's Next Club Could Shock Everyone as Atletico Madrid Enter the Race

Atlético see the Portugal midfielder as a free-transfer solution and a versatile replacement for Antoine Griezmann, with Barcelona and Juventus also interested.

  • Atletico Madrid has emerged as a top contender to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, who will become a free agent this summer after confirming his departure from the Premier League champions.
  • Silva decided two years ago to conclude his nine-year tenure at City, where he won 20 major trophies including the Champions League, seeking a new challenge closer to his family.
  • While Barcelona, Juventus, and AC Milan monitor the situation, Marca reports that Atletico's offer is "the most appealing" to Silva, with moderate optimism within the club regarding a deal.
  • Atletico manager Diego Simeone views Silva as the ideal successor for Antoine Griezmann, who is expected to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City following his departure from Madrid.
  • Hosting Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Silva will play his final match for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola before pursuing his next career phase.
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While he was supposed to stay until June 2027, Pep Guardiola could finally leave his Manchester City coaching position as early as this summer. The Spaniard would not be the only one to leave. If you still have to reach the end of the story, things are much clearer about Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese will leave well, and it should be in the direction of the Atlético of Madrid. For a long time, the possibility of seeing the Portuguese flying ins…

While he was supposed to stay until June 2027, Pep Guardiola could finally leave his Manchester City coaching position as early as this summer. The Spaniard would not be the only one to leave. If you still have to reach the end of the story, things are much clearer about Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese will leave well, and it should be in the direction of the Atlético of Madrid. For a long time, the possibility of seeing the Portuguese flying ins…

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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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