Manchester City Captain Bernardo Silva Confirms Departure After Nine Years
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has officially confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the current season, concluding a highly successful nine-year tenure. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who joined from Monaco in 2017 for £43.5 million, described his time at the Etihad as fulfilling a childhood dream. During his stint, Silva became a pivotal figure in Pep Guardiola’s era, accumulating 19 major honors, including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the historic 2022-23 treble. He holds the record for the most appearances under Guardiola, with 451 games, contributing 76 goals and 77 assists. In an emotional statement, Silva expressed deep gratitude to the fans, staff, and teammates, declaring himself a 'City supporter for life.' He highlighted the unique family atmosphere at the club and cherished memories such as the 'Centurions' season and four consecutive league titles. Manchester City announced that an official farewell will be organized for the captain. Silva urged fans to continue supporting the young squad, expressing confidence in their future success. His departure marks the end of an era for one of the club's most decorated and consistent performers.
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Manchester City Captain Bernardo Silva Confirms Departure After Nine Years
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has officially confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the current season, concluding a highly successful nine-year tenure. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who joined from Monaco in 2017 for £43.5 million, described his time at the Etihad as fulfilling a childhood dream. During his stint, Silva became a pivotal figure in Pep Guardiola’s era, accumulating 19 major honors, including six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the historic 2022-23 treble. He holds the record for the most appearances under Guardiola, with 451 games, contributing 76 goals and 77 assists. In an emotional statement, Silva expressed deep gratitude to the fans, staff, and teammates, declaring himself a 'City supporter for life.' He highlighted the unique family atmosphere at the club and cherished memories such as the 'Centurions' season and four consecutive league titles. Manchester City announced that an official farewell will be organized for the captain. Silva urged fans to continue supporting the young squad, expressing confidence in their future success. His departure marks the end of an era for one of the club's most decorated and consistent performers.
The Guardian