Bernardo Silva to Depart Manchester City at Season's End
Bernardo Silva confirmed his departure from Manchester City after nine years with the club. The announcement comes as his contract is set to expire this summer, marking the end of a successful tenure that included numerous trophies.
espn.co.ukBernardo Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, the club announced on Thursday. Silva's contract with Manchester City expires in June, concluding a nine-year spell that began when he joined from Monaco in 2017. ' He expressed gratitude for the support from fans and acknowledged the legacy created during his tenure, which includes one treble and 19 trophies.
Silva, 31, has made 450 appearances for Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola, scoring 76 goals and providing 77 assists. He was appointed captain for the current season and recently lifted the Carabao Cup as skipper. ' Silva's departure has attracted interest from clubs including Juventus and was previously a target for Barcelona.
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1 sourceThe Guardian - 2026-04-13
Bernardo Silva's 450th game for Manchester City was a 4-0 win over Liverpool.
1 sourceThe Independent - 2026-04-15
Bernardo Silva announced his departure from Manchester City in an Instagram post.
1 sourceESPN - 2026-04-15
Manchester City confirmed Bernardo Silva's departure on Thursday.
1 sourceThe Independent
Potential Impact
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Interest from other clubs could lead to a competitive transfer market for Silva.
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Silva's departure may influence Manchester City's future transfer strategies.
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The club may seek to fill the leadership void left by Silva's exit.
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