Bernardo Silva has confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the 2025/2026 season.
Silva, 31, joined Manchester City from Monaco in 2017 and has won multiple trophies, including six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League, and one FIFA Club World Cup. He has also scored 76 goals in 451 appearances so far during his nine-year stint at the club.
“Cityzens, 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.
“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 posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
Silva acknowledged the unconditional support of the fans throughout the years, noting that he will never forget it.
According to him, his main goal as a player was always to play with passion so the fans 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,” he said.
The midfielder also expressed gratitude to the club, the staff, manager Pep Guardiola, and his teammates for the memories and for allowing him to be part of the journey for so long.
He stressed that the atmosphere created every day at the training ground made him feel at home and part of a big family.
“Let’s enjoy together these last weeks and fight for what this season still brings us. Love you all, Bernardo,” he added.
