{"id":26854,"date":"2026-03-31T09:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=26854"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T07:16:20","slug":"bernardo-silva-poised-for-departure-from-manchester-city-as-summer-free-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/bernardo-silva-poised-for-departure-from-manchester-city-as-summer-free-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernardo Silva Poised for Departure from Manchester City as Summer Free Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Bernardo Silva is set to leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer, with a final decision regarding his new club anticipated after the conclusion of the season. This information comes from Fabrizio Romano via his <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/2038693862848516227?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">official x handle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Bernardo Silva plan for the summer is to leave Manchester City as free agent. Clear indications since January as called for months, several clubs keen in Europe, Saudi, MLS \u2014 decision now almost done. Full focus on Man City now then after he\u2019ll pick his next club.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Softfootball reports that since his arrival at the club in 2017, Silva has become one of City\u2019s most enduring players, second only to John Stones and Phil Foden in tenure. Recently, he led the team to a 2\u20130 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Final, marking his first trophy as captain.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_102549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-102549\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softfootball.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7cf9bff3-523f-4edf-b6df-85a3807421b2-768x1024.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Bernardo Silva plan for the summer is to leave Manchester City as free agent. (Photo credit: Fabrizio Romano media)\" class=\"wp-image-102549\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-102549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bernardo Silva plan for the summer is to leave Manchester City as free agent. (Photo credit: Fabrizio Romano media)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In early March 2026, Silva expressed an emotional message to fans, describing the role of captain as a &#8220;massive honour&#8221; and affirming that he would continue to support the club after his departure.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese midfielder has been clear about his plans since January, with various clubs from Europe, Saudi Arabia, and MLS expressing interest. 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