Bernardo Silva negotiates salary with Atlético de Madrid to speed up transfer from Manchester City
The Portuguese Bernardo Silva is in advanced negotiations with Atlético from Madrid to resolve the last remaining issue to make his transfer from Manchester City viable: salary adjustment. Ambas the parties work urgently to close the agreement before Copa of Mundo, with the player maintaining the stance of not wanting to define his future only after the tournament.
Convergência of desires and optimism in the process
Mateu Alemany, Atlético’s football director, intensifies conversations with Jorge Mendes, Bernardo Silva’s agent, to bring positions closer together. The favorable predisposition on both sides drives the process quickly, even though the economic impasse has not yet been completely resolved. The rojiblanco club chosen by Bernardo Silva as the best destination for his career after nine successful years in Manchester reinforces the commitment to reaching a consensus quickly.
Embora or Atlético were unable to offer the approximately 18 million per year that the player received at Premier League, the departure of Antoine Griezmann — who had a contract worth 8 million per season — freed up significant budgetary space on the Spanish team’s salary bill. Esse financial relief opens up space for more viable negotiations, signaling to the player’s agent which numbers the club can operationalize.
Oportunidade lower cost plugging
Bernardo Silva arrives as a player at the end of his contract, without the need to pay transfer compensation. Esse business format generates double benefits for Atlético: it eliminates the need to pay high amounts to purchase the pass, allowing the salary offered to be increased without compromising the overall season budget. The annual amortization of a contract of this type allows for more competitive proposals.
The salary offered to the Portuguese international should position him among the best paid in the rojiblanca squad, close to the 10 million net that Jan Oblak receives annually. Esse level represents a considerable effort from Atlético, but still below the figures that the player enjoyed in Manchester — a factor that makes it easier to close the deal.
Next week’s Cronograma
The following week will concentrate the decisive movements, according to sources close to the negotiations. Após the closure of domestic competitions on Espanha and Inglaterra, and with Bernardo Silva already formalized as unlinked from Manchester City, the pace of conversations will accelerate significantly. The player has already announced his farewell to the English club.
The shared priority points to resolution until Bernardo Silva meets with the Portuguese team, on June 6, when the team plays a friendly against Chile. Nessa date, the objective is for the player to already be linked to Atlético of Madrid, after signing the contract scheduled for two seasons plus a third season conditioned by performance objectives.
Strategic Posicionamento of Atlético
Atlético identified Bernardo Silva as the ideal replacement to fill the space left by Antoine Griezmann. The club is betting on the Portuguese’s consolidated experience in the European elite and his record of excellence in competitive leagues. The player’s arrival would represent the first major reinforcement of the club’s record market for next season, establishing the quality standard expected for subsequent signings.
Roberto Martínez, coach of the Portuguese national team, will soon have under his command an Bernardo Silva defined as to his professional future, a scenario that favors the team’s preparation for Copa of Mundo. The player will train on Cidade from Fútbol to Oeiras during this pre-tournament activation period, with greater peace of mind about their situation.
Detalhes final agreement
The main points of the negotiation have been finalized:
- Contract Duração: Two seasons with performance-based option for third
- Player Status: Free agent, no transfer compensation
- Alinhamento salary: positioning among the highest paid athletes in the rojiblanco squad
- Cronograma: Signing expected within one to two weeks
Todas the parties maintain active communication to overcome the last hurdle, which rests purely on the final definition of annual compensation. Optimism prevails in the process, suggesting that the convergence of interests will lead to a positive outcome before the established date.
