Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Key Portugal Teammate, Could Join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami

© Charles McQuillan / Gareth Copley / Johnnie Izquierdo / Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, Bernardo Silva of Manchester City and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami.

Inter Miami continues to pursue strengthening their roster for the current season while building a competitive long-term project around Lionel Messi. As part of this effort, they are reportedly interested in signing Bernardo Silva, a key teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, at least two other European clubs have also expressed interest alongside the reigning MLS champions. The report highlights interest from Galatasaray, Inter Miami, and Benfica, “who dream of bringing the prodigal son home after 12 years.”

This interest arises amid growing indications that Bernardo Silva will not remain with Manchester City after the current season, as contract extension talks, set to expire on June 30, have stalled. “The decision to leave Pep Guardiola’s club has already been made, and his influential agent, Jorge Mendes, has begun seeking a new destination for him in Europe and Saudi Arabia,” reported La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Silva faces strong competition from major European clubs aiming to secure his services. The midfielder’s anticipated departure from England has attracted attention from several teams, with Juventus reportedly among them. “There has already been some contact with CEO Damien Comolli and sporting director Marco Ottolini,” the report added.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami.

Bernardo Silva’s Performance Stats

At 31 years old, Bernardo Silva remains a vital player for Manchester City. This season, he has appeared in 39 matches, starting 32, across the UEFA Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, and EFL Cup, contributing two goals and five assists.

He continues to perform at a high level while aiming to enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup in peak form with Portugal, a strong contender for the title, especially with the potential leadership of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The prospect of playing alongside Messi is undoubtedly appealing for the Portuguese star. He could embrace the challenge of an ambitious MLS project or continue competing at the highest level in Europe.

For now, the decision remains pending. Bernardo Silva is focused on finishing the season with Manchester City, competing in the Champions League and Premier League, while also preparing to represent 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 a deep passion for international soccer and basketball. Emilio has 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, demonstrating his expertise in sports reporting. Through these roles, he has built a strong foundation in journalism, focusing on sports media and storytelling.

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