Manchester City is bracing for the departure of its captain and a pivotal player at the conclusion of the upcoming season. What was once a persistent rumor has now been officially confirmed by Bernardo Silva himself: he will be leaving the Manchester club when his contract expires. His nine-year tenure at the club has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by an impressive haul of 19 trophies, including six Premier League titles, one Champions League, two FA Cups, and five EFL Cups, the most recent of which was secured last month against Arsenal.
Manchester City has lauded Silva’s contribution to their recent successes as “incalculable,” highlighting his impressive stats of 76 goals and 77 assists. The 31-year-old Portuguese international reflected on his journey, stating, “When I arrived 9 years ago, I was following a childhood dream, wanting to succeed in life, wanting to achieve great things. This city and this club have given me so much more than that, so much more than I had ever hoped for.”
Addressing the supporters, Silva expressed his commitment to playing with passion: “My main objective as a player was always to play with passion so that you could feel proud and well represented on the pitch. I hope you have felt that in every game.” He also extended his gratitude to Pep Guardiola, the staff, and all his teammates for their support over the past nine years.
Since joining Manchester City in 2017, Bernardo Silva has made 451 appearances, placing him among the top 10 players with the most appearances for the club. With two more potential titles on the line – the FA Cup and the Premier League title, with a crucial match against Arsenal looming this Sunday – Silva aims to finish his Manchester City chapter on a high note.