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Atletico Madrid sign Bernardo Silva free, replace Griezmann

5/22/2026

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Atletico Madrid will sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after he leaves Manchester City in June 2026.
Agent Jorge Mendes is finalising a contract for Silva at Atletico.
Atletico see Silva as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, who will move to MLS post-season.
Silva seeks a challenge near his family before the 2026 World Cup; Juventus cannot meet his €10 million-plus salary without Champions League and Barcelona monitor him.

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Atletico Madrid will sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer after he leaves Manchester City in June 2026.
Agent Jorge Mendes is finalising a contract for Silva at Atletico.
Atletico see Silva as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, who will move to MLS post-season.
Silva seeks a challenge near his family before the 2026 World Cup; Juventus cannot meet his €10 million-plus salary without Champions League and Barcelona monitor him.