Juventus fans, get ready for some transfer talk that might just get your hearts racing. Former Bianconeri winger Angelo Di Livio has issued a passionate plea to the club: sign Manchester City star Bernardo Silva—and do it "right away, even on foot!"
Di Livio, a Champions League winner with Juventus in 1996, knows a thing or two about what it takes to build a winning team. In a recent interview with Tuttosport, he didn't hold back. "I'd go and get him right away, even on foot! When you play with someone like him, your strength and confidence are boosted," Di Livio said. "You give him the ball in difficult moments, and he'd bring personality."
It's no secret that Juventus have been searching for a spark. With talks already underway to bring the Manchester City captain to Turin—especially enticing given his contract runs out in June, making him available on a free transfer—the pieces might be falling into place. For a team that's often been criticized for lacking charisma in recent seasons, Silva's arrival could be the game-changer they need.
"There's a lack of charismatic players," Di Livio added, drawing a comparison to how AC Milan revitalized their squad by signing Luka Modric. "He gave everyone a boost. And I hope Juventus can go back to being disliked again. In any case, they are working hard. The next year, they can become competitive again."
Di Livio also sees a familiar fire in current Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti, likening him to legendary boss Marcello Lippi. "They are two strong, perfectionist Tuscans. Two winners. Luciano, to me, is perfectly fit into this Juventus," he said.
Right now, the Bianconeri sit fourth in Serie A with just three games left, clinging to a one-point lead over fifth-placed Roma after back-to-back draws against Milan and Verona. Champions League qualification is far from guaranteed, and that financial boost will be crucial for any big summer moves. But if Di Livio has his way, Bernardo Silva could be wearing black and white before you know it—bringing the personality and pedigree that Juventus desperately need to return to the top.