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Atletico Madrid pushes to complete Bernardo Silva transfer this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Atletico Madrid pushes to complete Bernardo Silva transfer this week

Summary

Atletico Madrid is working to secure a deal for Bernardo Silva, who has left Manchester City. Both Atletico and Barcelona are interested in the 31-year-old midfielder, who will become a free agent. Reports suggest Barcelona has an advanced agreement, pending player departures, but Atletico remains determined to finalize the signing soon. Atletico believes they can offer Silva a central role in Diego Simeone's plans, but there are concerns about Barcelona's motivations in the bidding process.

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Market Watch

•Bernardo Silva is set to become a free agent this summer.
•Negotiations are ongoing between Atletico Madrid and Silva's agent, Jorge Mendes.
•Barcelona reportedly has an advanced agreement for Silva, pending player sales.
•Atletico is confident they can offer Silva a key role in their project.
•There are suspicions within Atletico about Barcelona's pursuit being strategic.

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3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid will keep pushing to finalise deal for Barcelona target this week – report

What they're saying

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Having said goodbye to Manchester City, it appears set that Bernardo Silva will be playing in Spain next season with both FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid vying to sign him.The 31-year-old versatile m...
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