Cristiano Ronaldo’s key partner in Portugal, Bernardo Silva, could join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

Inter Miami continue to show their desire to strengthen their roster for the current season while also looking to keep their long term project competitive in the coming years around Lionel Messi. For that reason, they are now reportedly interested in an important teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal, Bernardo Silva.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, at least two other European clubs have reportedly shown interest, along with the reigning MLS champions. The report stated there is interest from Galatasaray, Inter Miami and Benfica, “who dream of bringing the prodigal son home after 12 years.”

This interest comes as it appears increasingly likely that Bernardo Silva will not continue with Manchester City once the current season ends, as negotiations over a contract extension that expires on June 30 have not progressed. “The decision to leave Pep Guardiola’s club has already been made, and his powerful agent, Jorge Mendes, has already moved to find him a new home in Europe and Saudi Arabia,” reported La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Silva will also face strong competition from major European clubs seeking his services. The midfielder’s expected departure from England has attracted the attention of several clubs, with the report claiming Juventus are among them. “There has already been some contact with CEO Damien Comolli and sporting director Marco Ottolini.”

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At 31 years old, Bernardo Silva remains a key player for Manchester City. He has played 39 matches this season, 32 as a starter, across the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup, recording two goals and five assists.

He continues to perform at a high level for the club while aiming to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup in top form with Portugal, who are considered one of the candidates to compete for the title, especially with the possibility that Cristiano Ronaldo could lead the team.

The possibility of playing alongside Messi would undoubtedly be a tempting factor for the Portuguese star. He could take on the challenge of an ambitious MLS project or continue in Europe, competing at the highest level.

For now, the decision will have to wait. Bernardo Silva remains focused on finishing the season with Manchester City, competing in the Champions League and the Premier League, while also representing Portugal at the World Cup.

Emilio Abad is a bilingual journalism graduate from Universidad de Especialidad Espíritu Santo. He joined the Bolavip US team in 2024, bringing with him a deep passion for international soccer and basketball. Emilio has gained valuable experience as a news anchor on a university program and completed an internship at Radio Forever in Guayaquil. He has also covered Liga Pro events in Ecuador, highlighting his expertise in sports reporting. Through these roles, he has built a strong foundation in journalism, with a focus on sports media and storytelling.

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