Juventus are actively tracking the contract situation of Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, whose current deal expires this summer.
With Contract Expiring, Silva Becomes Prime Target for Juventus
The Serie A club views the upcoming free agency of the 31-year-old Portuguese international as a major opportunity to secure a proven winner.
Silva remains a pivotal figure for Pep Guardiola at City, with the manager recently making a direct plea to the club’s hierarchy to secure the playmaker’s future.
Guardiola has long hailed Silva’s intelligence and versatility, qualities he displayed again in City’s recent Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Newcastle United.
Despite his advancing age, Silva’s technical excellence and big-game experience continue to make him a valuable asset.
He has lifted every major honor at the Etihad, including the Champions League and multiple Premier League titles.
Italian reports indicate Juventus are proceeding carefully but are keenly monitoring developments.
While clubs like Napoli and Como also show interest, a move to Turin is considered the most probable outcome should Silva choose Italy.
However, a sentimental return to his boyhood club, Benfica, remains a powerful possibility.
Benfica president Rui Costa has publicly expressed his belief that Silva dreams of playing for the Portuguese giants again, stressing that such a return would be “for the club, not for any president.”
The coming months will now see a tug-of-war between Guardiola’s desire to retain a key component of his squad, Juventus’s ambition for a statement signing, and the emotional pull of a Benfica homecoming for one of Europe’s most decorated midfielders.
