Atletico wants to turn Bernardo Silva into the 'new Griezmann'.

Atletico Madrid are seriously pursuing Bernardo Silva to fill the huge void left by Antoine Griezmann's departure from Metropolitano.

Atletico Madrid are seriously pursuing Bernardo Silva.

Atletico Madrid are beginning a major rebuilding process in their attack following the departure of Antoine Griezmann. The name the Madrid club is targeting is Bernardo Silva, one of the most complete attacking midfielders in Europe for many years.

According to Spanish media, Atletico are pushing ahead with plans to sign the Portuguese star in the summer of 2026. Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City on a free transfer after nearly a decade at the Etihad Stadium.

This is seen as a great opportunity for Atletico, as they look to upgrade their squad without spending a huge amount on transfer fees.

Bernardo Silva is 31 years old but still maintains a very high level of performance. Under Pep Guardiola, he has become a particularly important tactical asset thanks to his versatility in playing in many different positions. The Portuguese star can play on the wing, as an attacking midfielder, or as a withdrawn striker behind the main striker.

In 459 appearances for Manchester City, Bernardo Silva scored 77 goals and provided 76 assists. He played a major role in the club's most successful period in history, winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Atletico believes Bernardo Silva is capable of filling both the technical and leadership void left by Griezmann. That's also why coach Diego Simeone is keen to have another experienced and strong-willed player to lead the team's rejuvenating squad.

The race to sign Bernardo Silva is certainly not easy. Barcelona, ​​AC Milan, Juventus, and Chelsea are all closely monitoring the Portuguese midfielder's situation.

However, Atletico believe they can give Bernardo Silva a central role in their new project, something that wouldn't be easy to achieve if he joined Barcelona, ​​where Lamine Yamal is the number one icon.

Before deciding on his future, Bernardo Silva is now spending his final days saying goodbye to Manchester City. On social media, the Portuguese midfielder wrote: "This club has given me more than I ever imagined."

But after his glorious chapter at Etihad, a new journey may await Bernardo Silva at Metropolitano.

Source: https://znews.vn/atletico-muon-bien-bernardo-silva-thanh-griezmann-moi-post1652967.html