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Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium to a close.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Portuguese playmaker released a heartfelt statement to supporters as he prepares to depart as a free agent this summer.<\/p>\n
Silva has officially confirmed his imminent departure from Manchester City, ending a remarkable nine-year tenure that saw him become one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old, who arrived from Monaco in 2017, will leave the Premier League champions when his current contract expires at the end of the campaign.<\/p>\n
Taking to social media to share his decision, Silva wrote: “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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“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\u2026 It wasn\u2019t that bad.”<\/p>\n
Beyond the silverware he has amassed at the Etihad, which includes six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and a Club World Cup,<\/p>\n
Silva’s statement continued: “In a few months it\u2019s 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!\u00a0<\/p>\n
“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\u2019m pretty sure they will bring you a lot of new fantastic memories in the future.”<\/p>\n
The midfielder also took the time to thank Pep Guardiola and the backroom staff who helped facilitate City’s era of absolute dominance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having been a mainstay in the starting XI through various tactical evolutions, Silva reflected on the daily environment at the City Football Academy that made his long stay possible.<\/p>\n
He added: “To the club, Pep, the staff and all my teammates these nine 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\u2019s enjoy together these last weeks and fight for what this season still brings us.”<\/p>\n
Silva has been a pivotal figure for Manchester City again this season, clocking up 44 appearances across all competitions, while contributing three goals and five assists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having already secured the Carabao Cup title, Silva and his teammates are now eyeing a potential domestic treble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Portuguese playmaker is set to feature in the FA Cup semi-final tie against Southampton, and with City currently sitting second in the Premier League – just six points behind Arsenal with a crucial game in hand – the race for the league title remains very much alive, with the two teams set to meet in a blockbuster clash this weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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