Free Transfers and Bold Bets: A European Giant Eyes Bernardo Silva
14 January 2026
Silva on the Radar of Serie A Giants
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has been put on the short list of several Italian clubs, hopeful of securing his signature as soon as his Manchester City contract expires.
With his deal due to end at the close of the season, Silva would be free to sign for any club and would join them without a transfer fee this summer. Fans are watching closely given Silva's age and field craft.
Juventus has reportedly taken a liking to Silva, aiming to land the Portuguese star next season.
Como, the other Serie A club interested, is also pursuing a move that would lift the squad and bring in a player of world-class standing.
Silva, now 31, has been at City since 2017 after arriving from Monaco.
He has lifted multiple titles with City, including the 2023 Champions League and six English league crowns.
Over the past two years, Silva has hogged headlines around Barcelona transfer rumors that never materialized, with Guardiola's sometimes blunt stance keeping him in City’s plans.
If he leaves on a free basis this summer, it could reshape the Serie A landscape and give Juventus or Como a significant boost.
Punchline: If Silva signs for free, expect the club to celebrate with a discount banner and a chorus of memes.
Punchline 2: A zero-cost move in football is like a buy one get one free deal for fans and fantasy managers alike.
