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A three-way battle will begin.
The race to land Portugal’s former Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has seen a sudden dramatic development after Real Madrid returned to the race for the key player – a move that could undermine the efforts of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, who believed they had a deal in hand.
Spanish newspaper AS says the situation has changed radically with Portugal’s Jose Mourinho likely to be appointed as Real Madrid’s new coach from next Monday, with Bernardo Silva high on his priority list, even though Real previously refused to sign him when he was offered at Valdebebas.
From denial to rush
The first offer Real received of the City playmaker came when Mourinho was not part of the Royals’ future plans, prompting managers and technical staff to reject the idea, before the Portuguese manager’s imminent appointment completely changed the equation.
Although the polls have yet to deliver their final verdict, Mourinho’s open plea could change plans completely, signaling an intense battle between the three biggest Spanish clubs to settle a deal for the Portuguese international.
Sudden freezing of negotiations
Bernardo Silva, 31, has left Manchester City after a successful nine years in which he won 20 trophies, prompting his agent Jorge Mendes to look into the various offers the player has received.
Italian giants Juventus were initially the most popular choice, while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid emerged as the strongest contenders in recent weeks as both clubs believed the midfielder’s future was in their own hands.
But what appeared to be a quick fix suddenly changed as the player and his agent decided to freeze talks and wait, a move that some sources suggest was the real reason behind the competition for a strong return from Real Madrid.
