{"id":27420,"date":"2026-04-06T17:39:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=27420"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T15:39:38","slug":"bernardo-silva-departs-man-city-amidst-efforts-to-retain-rodri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/bernardo-silva-departs-man-city-amidst-efforts-to-retain-rodri\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernardo Silva Departs Man City Amidst Efforts to Retain Rodri"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bernardo Silva will part ways with Manchester City as a free agent in June, having communicated his decision to the club. This was also confirmed by assistant coach Pep Lijnders, according to Fabrizio Romano on his x handle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Softfootball reports that the Portuguese midfielder, whose exit had been speculated for some time, is now expected to consider offers and select his next team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

Romano shared:<\/p>\n

BREAKING: Bernardo Silva will LEAVE Manchester City in June as a free agent, as revealed last week. It\u2019s now official as Bernardo informed the club, as #MCFC assistant coach Pep Lijnders confirms. Bernardo hopes to pick his new club before the World Cup.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Bernardo Silva will LEAVE Manchester City in June as a free agent (photo credit: Fabrizio Romano via x)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Silva had made the decision to exit earlier this month, concluding a successful tenure at the club.<\/p>\n

In related news, Manchester City is working to secure Rodri’s future by offering him a new contract extension due to significant interest from Real Madrid. With Rodri’s current contract lasting until 2027, City holds a favorable position in negotiations, although a sale could be considered if an agreement is not reached.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n