Bernardo Silva is set to depart Manchester City after the 2025-26 season.
After rumours had circulated, the news is now official. The midfielder’s departure is huge news for City fans and Premier League fans in general.
Silva’s Farewell Message
Silva released a statement on his social media pages after Manchester City announced the news.
“When I arrived 9 years ago, I was following a dream of a little boy, wanting to succeed in life, wanting to achieve great things. This city and this club gave me much more than that, much more than I ever hoped for. What we won and achieved together is a legacy that will forever be cherished in my heart. The Centurions, the domestic quadruple, the Treble, the Four In A Row and much more… It wasn’t that bad”
Silva continued, “In a few months it’s time to say goodbye to the city where not only we won so much as a football club, but also where I started my marriage and my family. From the bottom of my heart, Ines and Carlota, thank you!”
He also addressed the fans directly: “To the fans, your unconditional support throughout the years is something that I will never forget. My main goal as a player was to always play with passion so you guys could feel proud and well represented on the pitch. I hope you felt that every single game. I arrived as a Man City player, I leave as one more of you, a Man City supporter for life. Keep supporting this young team and I’m pretty sure they will bring you a lot of new fantastic memories in the future.”
Silva concluded by thanking the club, Pep Guardiola, the staff, and his teammates: “To the club, Pep, the staff and all my teammates these 9 years, thank you for all the memories and for letting me be a part of this journey for so long. The atmosphere we created every day in the training ground made me feel at home and a part of a big family. Let’s enjoy together these last weeks and fight for what this season still brings us.”
Reaction to Silva’s Departure
Silva’s exit is described as a dignified one. It’s noted that he served both club and country with distinction.
One reaction stated that Silva is a genuine legend.
Fans are invited to share their feelings about Silva’s departure. They are encouraged to discuss where the Portuguese midfielder ranks among City’s all-time greats and to share their favourite Silva moments.
Manchester City Move Forward
Manchester City confirmed that Silva will leave the club at the end of the season.
It’s also noted that City have a plethora of replacements available.
This is a developing story.