After several years of good and loyal service, Bernardo Silva has decided that it is time to leave Manchester City. The news was made official by all parties on April 16. “Manchester City confirms that Bernardo Silva will leave the club this summer. The Portuguese playmaker joined City in 2017 and made 451 appearances during a glorious nine-year spell with the Blues. The 31-year-old’s contribution to our greatest period of success is invaluable.could we read on the press release published by the Skyblues. For his part, the former AS Monaco player shared a long farewell message.
“Dear Manchester City supporters, nine years ago, when I arrived, I was chasing a little boy’s dream: to succeed in life, to achieve great things. This city and this club have offered me much more than that, much more than I ever dared to hope for. Our common victories and exploits will remain forever engraved in my heart (…) I love you all, Bernardo.” With a full heart and a feeling of duty accomplished, the Portuguese left the Cityzens with numerous trophies and memories in his head. Officially free on June 30, the midfielder was quickly approached by many clubs.
Bernardo Silva snubs Barça and Atlético for Real Madrid
Benfica dreamed of his return. Juventus hoped to make him their new playing master. But it was especially in Spain where the most serious candidates for his signature were found. Very quickly, Barça, a club which approached him on several occasions and where he visibly dreamed of playing, positioned itself. In addition to his experience at a very high level and his footballing and human qualities, the Culés saw this as a good operation since he was available for 0 euros. He would still have had to pay him a signing bonus. Finally, Atlético de Madrid advanced their pawns and even held the rope to recruit him.
But that was before the arrival of José Mourinho on the Real Madrid bench. The Special One, who shares the same agent as Bernardo Silva in the person of Jorge Mendes, managed to convince him to join him within Casa Blanca. Today Real Madrid announced the good news. “Real Madrid CF and Bernardo Silva have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next two seasons, until June 30, 2028.” The 31-year-old footballer will discover a new championship after having enjoyed success in Portugal, France and England.
