A mix of footballing leadership, trophies and pure quality to pave the way for coach Luciano Spalletti in the title race next season. This is the opportunity that Juventus seem ready to exploit in their attempt to secure Bernardo Silva, the Manchester City star. While the Portuguese's future remains unclear, the Bianconeri are using all the cards to convince him to move to Turin, hoping to beat off strong competition.
The Magic of the Old Lady
Juventus, although they cannot compete on the same economic level as the major European powers, have played their cards to lure Bernardo Silva: the prestige of the club, the promise of a winning streak and a contract that reflects the importance of the Portuguese in the club's future. Even for a champion with 24 trophies in his career, such an offer is difficult to ignore.
3+1 contract
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are counting on a long-term contract to lure the player. In today's edition, the newspaper talks about a three-year contract with an option for a fourth season, with a salary of no less than 7-8 million euros. For a player over 30 years old, this represents a clear exception to the club's rule. Juventus' move seems to have also excited Jorge Mendes, the Portuguese's super-manager, who has taken note of the offer.
Coach Spalletti's dream
Luciano Spalletti, for his part, is eager to integrate Bernardo Silva into his project. The former Italy coach, who is expected to renew his contract until 2027, sees the Portuguese star as the linchpin of a competitive and technically strong Juventus. Silva can play as a fantasy player or as a versatile midfielder, wherever he can make a difference.
Other clubs
The former Monaco player, who exploded under Guardiola at Manchester City, is also considering other tempting options, including Barcelona, Benfica and some rich offers from Arabia and MLS. Juventus, however, do not give up and continue the pressure, also thanks to the help of Francisco "Chico" Conceição, a teammate in the national team and with the same manager.