Pep Guardiola has expressed a heartfelt response to the anticipated departure of Bernardo Silva from Manchester City, as reported by Softfootball.
The Portuguese midfielder has announced that he will leave City, becoming a free agent in June 2026, marking the conclusion of a remarkably successful tenure with the club. He plans to evaluate potential offers and make his next move ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
<pAccording to statements shared by Fabrizio Romano on his X account, Guardiola highlighted Silva’s significant contributions during his nine years with the team.
Romano shared:
Pep Guardiola on Bernardo Silva: Part of myself is leaving too. It’ll be difficult to imagine without him. On and off the pitch, during nine years, he’s been massively, massively, massively important.
Silva had made his decision earlier this month to depart at the season’s end, concluding his productive chapter at Manchester City.
Silva’s exit coincides with a pivotal time for City, as Guardiola has emphasized that the title race is still active, leaving no room for mistakes, particularly in light of Arsenal FC’s recent dropped points against AFC Bournemouth.
