Man City captain Silva to leave Premier League club at season’s end

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersApril 6, 2026 at 08:34 AM

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Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the current season, confirmed by assistant manager Pep Lijnders. The 31-year-old Portugal international's contract expires at the end of the campaign, allowing him to depart as a free agent after nine years with the club. Silva joined City from AS Monaco in 2017 and has made 450 appearances, becoming a key player under Pep Guardiola. During his time at the Etihad Stadium, Silva has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League. His departure follows Mohamed Salah's exit from Liverpool, marking a significant change in the Premier League landscape.

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Silva has made 450 appearances for the club.

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Silva has won six Premier League titles and the Champions League during nine years at the Etihad Stadium.

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Man City captain Bernardo Silva will leave the club at the end of the season.

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Silva joined City from AS Monaco in 2017 for a reported fee of about $57.35m.

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Silva will become the second major player to leave the top four Premier League clubs this season, joining Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah.

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Arsenal 30% Mohamed Salah 30% Portugal 30% AS Monaco 40% Pep Guardiola ×250% Liverpool ×250% Pep Lijnders 60% Manchester City ×580% Bernardo Silva ×690%

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