Fabrizio Romano: Benfica target available on a free | OneFootball

Fabrizio Romano recently stated that he believes Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City in the summer, when his contract with the team managed by Pep Guardiola ends. The transfer market expert spoke about the Portuguese international in an edition of his podcast 'Here We Go'.

To start, let's remember that Bernardo Silva has a contract with Manchester City until the summer of 2026, which allows the player to sign with any club starting January 2026. Currently, there is nothing to indicate that the midfielder - who was recently praised by Pep Guardiola - will renew his contract with the citizens by the end of this year.

Moreover, Fabrizio Romano shares the same perception and believes that the player's adventure in the Premier League is coming to an end: "My 'feeling', after conversations with sources, is that Bernardo has strong possibilities of leaving City in the summer, becoming a free agent and trying a new challenge."

"Let's wait for the second half of the season, but there are strong possibilities that Bernardo will be one of the major free players in the summer," Fabrizio Romano added, thus complementing the information he initially provided.

These are, indeed, great news for Benfica. Bernardo Silva, trained at the Eagles' Academy, has been linked to a return home in recent years, something that has never materialized. With his contract at Manchester City ending, he is free to sign with whomever he wishes, and the affection he has for Clube da Luz could be an important asset for the club's officials.

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