Manchester City legend Silva to leave club at season end
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Assistant manager Pep Lijnders has reiterated that captain Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City as a free agent at the end of the current season. His exit will end a nine-year spell in which he became a key figure in the club’s trophy‑laden era, leaving a leadership and creative gap in the squad. Manchester City has yet to announce a successor as captain or confirm Silva’s next club.
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- •Pep Lijnders, serving as Manchester City assistant manager, publicly confirmed Bernardo Silva's planned departure at the end of the season.
- •Bernardo Silva is expected to leave Manchester City on a free transfer when his contract expires.
- •Silva has spent nine years at Manchester City, during which he won multiple domestic league titles and cups.
- •Coaches and staff at Manchester City have described Bernardo Silva as 'irreplaceable' in their public comments.
- •Silva currently holds the captaincy role at Manchester City going into the final stretch of the season.
- •Media reports from early April 2026 state that Silva will depart in the summer transfer window.
- •Manchester City officials have not disclosed any agreement with another club regarding Bernardo Silva's future.
- •The club has not named a new captain to take over from Silva after his departure.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Manchester City announces a high-profile signing to replace Bernardo Silva in midfield The new player could quickly take on a leadership role and ease concerns among supporters about creativity and experience in the squad.
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RURIA Novosti (RU)Легенда "Манчестер Сити" покинет клуб по окончании сезонаCNChannel News AsiaSilva to exit Man City at end of season, assistant manager confirmsMEDaily Sabah‘Irreplaceable’ Silva to depart Man City after 9-year trophy runMEAl Jazeera - AllMan City captain Silva to leave Premier League club at season’s end