Inter Miami must overcome obstacle to sign Bernardo Silva and make him Messi's teammate

T he real possibility of Bernardo Silva joining Inter Miami is getting closer and closer. Reports indicate that the Florida club are aware of what is happening with him in order to put a tempting offer on the table.

According to information published by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the MLS club is added to the list of teams closely following the player's contractual situation, whose link with the English club ends on June 30 and has not yet been renewed.

There is a lot of talk about Benfica's intention to repatriate the player after he left the club 12 years ago to become a top player in an elite league such as the Premier League.

In Miami, they are fully aware that they are not the only ones circling Silva's inner circle. They are competing against European suitors who will try to secure him as a reinforcement before the World Cup.

The obstacles for Inter Miami

Of the European clubs that are said to want the Portuguese, there are two that keep the American club awake at night: Juventus and Galatasaray. These two teams are keeping a close eye on the player's contractual situation, as they want to sign him before the World Cup to avoid his demands going up.

However, the MLS team is confident of pushing the deal through, especially as Lionel Messi would be the key player to convince Silva to come to the United States.

The latent departure from Manchester City

Silva's future at the English club is increasingly uncertain. According to reports, the decision to leave the team is practically a foregone conclusion. After his sending off against Real Madrid in the Champions League, the rumour of his departure is gaining momentum. That action is a symptom that, apparently, his cycle in England is over.

His representative, the influential Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes, is already exploring options both in Europe and in emerging leagues, including MLS.