In a significant development for the European football transfer market, Serie A powerhouses Juventus and AC Milan have initiated contact for Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva, who is poised to become a free agent next summer.
Juventus and AC Milan Open Talks for Man City’s Bernardo Silva
The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder, whose contract expires on June 30, 2026, is now one of the most sought-after players heading into the 2025-26 season.
His agent, Jorge Mendes, is actively exploring a potential free transfer, and has held preliminary discussions with both Italian clubs.
While no formal negotiations have begun, the exploratory talks signal a potential shift in Silva’s future plans.
The player has consistently rejected the idea of leaving the English champions in the past, but the sentiment now appears to be changing as he enters the final phase of his career.
Silva himself has added intrigue to the situation with recent public comments.
“I know exactly what I’ll be doing in 2026, but now is not the right time to talk about it,” he told the BBC, choosing to focus instead on the current season with Manchester City.
The competition for his signature is expected to be intense. In addition to the interest from Italy, Silva is also believed to have received a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.
Other European clubs, including Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, have previously shown interest in the playmaker.
A move to Serie A would see Silva follow in the footsteps of his former Manchester City teammate Kevin De Bruyne, who joined Napoli this past summer.
However, any transfer to an Italian club would likely require Silva to accept a significant reduction from his current reported salary.
As the situation develops, the decision will ultimately rest with Silva himself, who is expected to make a definitive choice about this pivotal move in his career in the coming months.
