Man City Captain Bernardo Silva Announces Departure After Season

Manchester City’s longest-serving captain, Bernardo Silva, is set to depart the club following the conclusion of the current campaign. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who joined from Monaco in 2017, has become a key figure in the team’s recent successes, contributing significantly to their achievements over eight seasons.

Silva’s career at City includes a remarkable tally of 76 goals and 77 assists across 451 matches. His latest milestone came with last month’s Carabao Cup win, marking his 15th major trophy with the club. This victory added to his list of honors, which also features the 2022-23 Treble, the Premier League title in 2017-18, and the domestic quadruple of 2018-19.

Following Kevin de Bruyne’s exit at the end of the 2022-23 season, Silva was appointed club captain. He has now secured six Premier League titles in his tenure, a testament to his consistency and leadership. As the only player from City’s modern era in the top 10 of the club’s all-time appearances chart, he shares eighth place with Mike Summerbee.

“What we won and achieved together is a legacy that will forever be cherished in my heart,” Silva shared on Instagram. “The Centurions, the domestic quadruple, the Treble, the four in a row and much more. It wasn’t that bad.”

Details about his future plans are expected to be revealed soon. Fans and analysts are eagerly awaiting updates on his next chapter with the club’s latest news, analysis, and community perspectives.