Atletico emerge as shock contender for Manchester City star

Atletico Madrid have emerged as shock contenders for the signature of Manchester Metropolis star Bernardo Silva this month, who is about to depart the membership after 9 years. Los Colchoneros have been linked with quite a lot of gamers over the previous few weeks, however Silva comes as a shock.

The Portugal worldwide is out of contract this summer time, and can go away the Etihad, searching for a brand new facet after the World Cup. For a number of years, Silva has been linked with Barcelona, however the Catalan facet have reportedly turned down the prospect to signal Silva, feeling that they’ve ample sources in midfield.

Atletico Madrid within the race for Bernardo Silva

Silva, 31, is contemplating his choices, and has been linked most strongly with Juventus, however Chelsea and AC Milan have additionally been cited as potential locations. Marca say that Atletico imagine that Silva may elevate the aggressive fringe of the squad, and imagine that he may assist fill a few of the void left by Antoine Griezmann. Silva would instantly tackle a management position at Atletico, and has loads of expertise.

The place may Bernardo Silva match at Atletico?

One of many sights of signing Silva is that he’s a flexible participant, and Diego Simeone may discover completely different roles for him. This season Simeone has been usually utilizing a 4-4-2/4-2-4 system, with two broad gamers and Griezmann usually enjoying off Julian Alvarez, with Alexander Sorloth generally the reference level. Silva may straight exchange Griezmann enjoying off the ahead – at instances in greater video games Griezmann additionally dropped into midfield.

Relying on whether or not Simeone is prioritising width, he may additionally play out broad. Given he’s nonetheless simply 31 years outdated and would arrive on a free switch, he looks as if a superb match. It will elevate questions on Alex Baena’s long-term place at Atletico although.