Bernardo Silva: Latest on Juventus talks, Barca threat and rejected offers

“I want to resolve it between the end of the season and the start of training with the National Team so I can have a clear head, because the World Cup is too important a competition for me to have my head on other things,” Bernardo told Canal 11 in Portugal in a recent interview.

DOHA, QATAR – NOVEMBER 24: Cristiano Ronaldo (R) and Bernardo Silva of Portugal warm up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Juventus hope that this will play into their favour, as the Bianconeri already have been in contact with Jorge Mendes, and plan to have more in-depth discussions with the player’s agent in the near future. According to reports from Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport, it will be CEO Damien Comolli who speaks with Mendes.

According to Tuttosport, the fact that Bernardo Silva wants to secure a transfer before the start of the World Cup gives them an advantage over Barcelona, who are more pressed to move players on first before bringing in new, star signings on significant contracts.

Bernardo has also seemingly ruled out a return to Benfica, where he began his professional career, for the time being at least: “I already told you I’m not going to Benfica.

There’s one clear intention: I want to return [one day]. I don’t know if the club will want me when I want to return. I want to return.”

And despite lucrative offers from the Saudi Pro League and the MLS, Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport claim that Bernardo still has strong ambitions to continue playing at the highest levels in Europe. Tuttosport claims that it is a battle between Juventus and Barcelona for the Portugal international, Corriere dello Sport claims that Atletico are also in the mix.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Damien Comolli, General Manager of Juventus looks on prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Neither of the LaLiga clubs have presented formal offers to the player or his agent, yet, though. Juventus, meanwhile, have already proposed a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further 12 months with wages in the region of €6m per season plus bonuses. Bernardo is said to want three years guaranteed at €8m, and Saturday’s reports in Italy indicate that there is room to negotiate on both fronts.

Up next is the important meeting between Comolli and Mendes, which is likely to take place shortly after the Serie A and Premier League seasons come to an end. Both leagues will draw to a close next Sunday, May 24.