Bombshell: Bernardo Silva to leave Man City on a free | OneFootball

The 31-year-old Portuguese player's contract with the Cityzens expires mid-year, and there are no ongoing negotiations for a renewal. Several teams are eager at the prospect of acquiring a star player without having to pay a transfer fee.

According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Bernardo Silva will not renew his contract with Manchester City and will leave the club as a free agent mid-year. The 31-year-old Portuguese, current captain and key player of Pep Guardiola's team, has no intention of extending his stay at the club where he arrived in 2017 and will seek a new destination starting in June.

As he enters his last semester as a City player, rumors about his departure have surged. There have been and will be no negotiation instances between the parties, and at this point, it seems a foregone conclusion that his glorious cycle at the most dominant club in England over the past decade has come to an end.

Amid a complete renewal process taking place in Manchester, Silva's departure is just one of many that have occurred in recent seasons. For instance, he inherited the captain's armband following the departures of two icons: Kevin de Bruyne and Kyle Walker.

Bernardo Silva is currently in his ninth season at Manchester City, a club he joined in mid-2017 from Monaco. In these nine years, he has played no less than 445 matches, scored 75 goals, and provided 77 assists. A symbol of Guardiola's football, he was a key player in winning six Premier Leagues and the 2023 Champions League, among other titles.

Awaiting an official statement, whether from the club, the player, or jointly, rumors about his next destination have already started in Europe. Benfica, the club where he began his football career, is the first name that has strongly emerged, although it is clear they will have to compete with several high-profile suitors. For instance, it is known that Barcelona has always been interested in signing him. Bernardo Silva is preparing to be the most sought-after player in the next transfer market.

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