Esteemed Kompany
·16 Mei 2026
The Manchester City captain will give his all for more silverware at Wembley today

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·16 Mei 2026

Bernardo Silva has only three more games left in his Manchester City career. The Portuguese international will depart the club when his contract ends at the end of this season. Throughout his time at City, Bernardo Silva has perhaps personified what it takes to win at the level that City has in recent years more than any other player. Bernardo has done whatever it takes, whether that is with the position he plays or through his tireless effort on the pitch, to help City win 19 major trophies during his spell at the club. Today, Manchester City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final, and rest assured, Bernardo Silva will do everything he possibly can to lead his team to more silverware at Wembley.
Manchester City has dominated English and, to a degree, European football during Bernardo Silva’s time at the club. They have won 19 major trophies, which is an almost unparalleled level of dominance in English football, and they also won the UEFA Champions League in 2023. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering side has set the standard for City, where winning trophies is the benchmark.
Bernardo Silva has been at the heart of setting standards at City. Whether that was during City’s era of dominance, or now where is helping teach Manchester City’s new-look side the City way. In an interview with Jack Gaughan for the Daily Mail, Bernardo Silva explained what the standard is at Manchester City. Winning is the standard, if a player doesn’t accept that, they don’t belong. The Manchester City captain explained: “When you’re at a club like Manchester City, if you don’t win, you don’t belong. You need to perform, and you need to show up at training every day and do your best. You might have a good day, a worse day, but at least perform and try to do your best.”
Bernardo Silva’s statement reflects the standard at City. Winning is the City way. It has been ever since Pep Guardiola took charge as City manager, and a slew of trophies followed. Bernardo Silva has played a vital role throughout Manchester City’s success. Heading into today’s FA Cup final against Chelsea, in what is one of Bernardo’s final appearances for City, he will be doing all he can to add another trophy to his, and Manchester City’s, collection.
Bernardo Silva will give his all today. He always does. The Portuguese international sets the tone for his team to follow. Bernardo Silva is the perfect captain for this City side. He will always go above and beyond for his team. Whether that is in possession, or with his work rate in tracking back or bobbing up wherever his team needs him. Bernardo will do exactly that today against Chelsea. Manchester City’s captain will set the tone for his team today and will have a vital role to play in the outcome of today’s FA Cup final.
Hopefully, Bernardo Silva can help lead City to more silverware at Wembley. Today’s match will be Bernardo’s last cup final for Manchester City. It is also his third-to-last game for the club. Bernardo knows that winning is the standard at City, and he will be determined to lead his team to FA Cup glory, as it is the only way he knows.







































