Capello: ‘Bernardo Silva would have same Juventus impact as Pirlo’

“Extending the contracts of the key figures also gives a sense of reassurance, avoiding disturbing transfer rumours.”

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 08: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 08, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

That is not the case at Max Allegri’s Milan, where everyone from the coach to Rafael Leao and even Luka Modric are not sure whether they will remain.

“Modric carried Milan for so much of this season, but if he was to stay, could he confirm this kind of form at age 41?”

Capello has some specific advice for both clubs, and particularly sees one free agent who would flourish at Juventus after his Manchester City contract runs down.

“I always said you don’t need five or six new signings, just two or three that are of a high level. I’d go for Bernardo Silva at Juventus, because he is always in the right place at the right time, and at age 31 can still make the difference in Serie A.

“Bernardo Silva’s arrival could have the same impact that Pirlo had at Antonio Conte’s Juventus.”

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on March 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Bernardo Silva will be a free agent at the end of the season, as it is confirmed he will not extend his Manchester City contract beyond June 30.

Juve are one of the hot favourites to pick up the Portugal international.

When it comes to strengthening the defence, Capello feels both should go for the same man at Bayern Munich.

“Kim from Bayern would work really well alongside Bremer at Juve, while I’d see him fit at Milan too.”

The focus for the Rossoneri is on finding a centre-forward who can fit Allegri’s football, looking at Dusan Vlahovic and Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski.

“I’d be wary of Lewandowski, because you don’t lose your nose for goal at age 37-38, but you do lose power and the ability to track back. Vlahovic has less technique, but more prospects going forward. With Lewandowski, you win,” added Capello.

“Vlahovic would be a perfect centre-forward for Allegri. I’d also see Leon Goretzka do well in their midfield, but we need to see what they can afford on the market.”