Diego Simeone joins race for Benfica target, leaves Rui Costa guessing | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva’s future continues to make headlines and, this time, a new interested party has emerged from Spain. Atlético Madrid are keeping a close eye on the Portuguese international’s situation, as he is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

According to Fichajes, the colchoneros want to take advantage of opportunities in the European market and see the player, who is also being pursued by Benfica, as a chance to strengthen the squad with experience and quality, believing that "this type of transfer can make an immediate difference."

The same source also highlights that the player fits the profile sought by Diego Simeone, stressing that "signing a player with Bernardo Silva’s experience would represent an immediate leap in quality", while adding that his versatility is seen as a major asset for the Argentine coach.

Juventus are also interested in the 31-year-old and are willing to offer him one of the highest salaries in the squad, in an attempt to convince the Portuguese international to move to Turin following his confirmed departure from the English club (Read HERE).

This season, playing for Manchester City, Bernardo Silva - valued at €27 million - has already made 44 appearances: 31 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, three in the EFL Cup and two in the FA Cup. Across the 3,208 minutes he has spent on the pitch, he has recorded three goals and five assists.

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