After nine successful years under Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva has officially announced his intention to leave Manchester City during the next summer transfer window. This decision places the Portuguese international at the center of all attention, particularly on the Arsenal side.
Mikel Arteta, who knows the player perfectly having worked with him at Manchester City, is following the development of the case very closely. According to ESPN BrazilArsenal could go on the offensive to attract the former Monegasque and bring an additional technical touch to their midfield. However, a transfer to north London seems complex. If Gabriel Jesus or Oleksandr Zinchenko have taken the plunge in the past, the context has changed: the direct rivalry for the title between the two clubs would make this transaction more delicate. At 31, the creative community favors an ambitious project in Europe, ruling out for the moment any desire to leave for the Saudi Pro League or a premature return to Benfica Lisbon.
Italy and Spain also in the running
The file could accelerate far from the English borders. Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent, is particularly active and is prospecting in several major markets. According to information from Tuttosporta meeting would be planned in Turin to discuss a possible movement towards Juventusa club in search of leadership for its offensive sector. THE FC Barcelonaa long-time courtier of the Portuguese, also remains on the lookout, hoping to finally realize an interest that has lasted for several seasons.
Despite this excitement, no immediate decision is expected. Bernardo Silva wishes to approach the rest of his career with serenity and should only decide at the end of the World Cup. This calendar leaves room for the various contenders to refine their financial and sporting proposals. It remains to be seen whether the attractiveness of Mikel Arteta’s project will be enough to convince Silva to stay in the Premier League with a direct competitor, or if the player will prefer to discover a new championship to take on a final continental challenge.
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