Bernardo Silva Set to Depart Manchester City This Summer, Says Pep Lijnders
Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this summer, reveals Pep Lijnders
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Pep Lijnders, assistant manager of Manchester City, confirmed that midfielder Bernardo Silva will leave the club this summer when his contract expires. Silva, 31, has been pivotal to City's success since joining in 2017 and is expected to receive a fitting farewell as he prepares to become a free agent.
- 01Bernardo Silva will leave Manchester City this summer as his contract expires.
- 02Silva has been a crucial player for City since joining from Monaco in 2017 for £43.5 million.
- 03He has won multiple titles, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
- 04Assistant manager Pep Lijnders praised Silva's unique playing style and impact on the team.
- 05Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Silva, who may end his career at Benfica.
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Pep Lijnders, the assistant manager of Manchester City, announced that Bernardo Silva will leave the club this summer when his contract expires. The 31-year-old midfielder has been instrumental in City's success since his transfer from Monaco in July 2017 for £43.5 million. Silva has won an impressive array of trophies, including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, the Champions League, and two FIFA Club World Cups. Lijnders expressed hope that Silva receives a proper farewell as he plays out his final weeks at the club. He described Silva as a unique player whose absence is felt significantly when he is not on the pitch. Silva has previously indicated a desire to finish his career at Benfica, and there is interest from Barcelona in signing him. Neither Silva nor Manchester City has made an official announcement regarding his future.
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Silva's departure could affect Manchester City's midfield dynamics and their future strategies in player recruitment.
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