Bernardo Silva Could Leave Manchester City This Summer
- Bernardo Silva’s Manchester City future is in doubt as reports suggest he could leave the Etihad at the end of the season
- Pep Guardiola celebrated another title after the Citizens defeated Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium
- Barcelona are long-term admirers of Silva, but the Portuguese midfielder reportedly wants guaranteed game time
A Manchester City legend is reportedly preparing to leave the club at the end of the season, with speculation intensifying following the club’s triumph in the EFL Cup final against Arsenal.
Man City manager Pep Guardiola added another trophy to his impressive collection after his side secured a 2–0 victory over the Gunners at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 22.
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After a tightly contested first half ended goalless, academy star Nico O'Reilly struck twice with headers within five minutes to give the Citizens firm control of the match.
The loss ended Arsenal’s hopes of achieving a historic quadruple this season.
Meanwhile, City will hope the triumph boosts their push for the Premier League title, with Mikel Arteta’s side currently holding a nine-point lead at the summit of the table.
Guardiola has now collected 29 trophies during his decade in charge at the Etihad Stadium, and the Spaniard will be eager to add either the FA Cup or the Premier League before the campaign concludes.
Bernardo Silva weighing up Manchester City exit
Amid the celebrations, reports suggest one of Guardiola’s key players could be considering his future ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, via CaughtOffside, Bernardo Silva is evaluating the possibility of leaving Manchester City this summer.
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According to Transfermarkt data, the Portuguese midfielder joined City from AS Monaco in 2017 and has since made 449 appearances, scoring 76 goals and providing 77 assists across all competitions.
During his time in Manchester, Bernardo Silva has won 18 trophies, though he has often been linked with a move away from the club.
Spanish giants Barcelona have long been admirers of the 31-year-old, although it remains uncertain whether the La Liga champions will make a move this summer.
The report adds that Antoine Semenyo's teammate is aware he may not automatically fit into the Spanish giants' current midfield setup following recent changes.
As a result, he is reportedly seeking assurances from Barcelona over guaranteed regular playing time before deciding on his next step after leaving Man City.
It should be noted that Silva’s current contract with Manchester City is due to expire at the end of the ongoing season, specifically on June 30, 2026.
Rodri reportedly targeted by Real Madrid
While the spotlight is on Bernardo Silva, YEN.com.gh also previously reported that another Manchester City star has also emerged as a transfer target for La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Rodri, the 2024 European Championship Most Valuable Player, who joined Man City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid, sees his contract expire in June 2027 and could make a major move.
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