Guardiola chose the ideal heir to Bernardo Silva

The Portuguese midfielder will leave Manchester City in the summer because his contract is ending.

Javier Parra Peña | 16 Apr 2026 | 01.00
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Guardiola chose the ideal heir to Bernardo Silva
Guardiola chose the ideal heir to Bernardo Silva

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The end of an era is approaching at the Etihad Stadium after it was confirmed that Bernardo Silva will conclude his successful spell on June 30. Faced with this sensitive departure, Manchester City has identified Ibrahim Maza as the ideal candidate to inherit creativity in the final third of the field.

Pepijn Lijnders, Guardiola's assistant, has already announced that the Portuguese's cycle is ending after six years of magic, leaving a vacancy that requires special talent. The young Algerian attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen is emerging as the favorite due to his audacity and vision under the guidance of Xabi Alonso.

Manchester City aims to secure the continuity of its associative style by incorporating a 20-year-old player who already dazzles in the German Bundesliga. With five goals and six assists to his name, the African international provides the freshness needed to rejuvenate the English team's attacking unit.

Manchester City and the million-euro barrier imposed by Leverkusen

The Bavarian club's board will not make it easy for their gem to leave, initially pricing his freedom at a figure close to 70 million euros. The BayArena offices stand firm, knowing that the talented playmaker's contract legally extends until the summer of 2030.

Manchester City has already made preliminary inquiries, encountering a resounding refusal that requires an increased economic offer to convince the German entity. Recruiting the former Hertha Berlin player poses a significant financial challenge, especially considering the threat from giants like FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid.

Despite Leverkusen's demands, the Sky Blues' leadership believes that the investment is justified by the international projection shown by the Algerian player. Ibrahim Maza's ability to break lines and create competitive advantages fits perfectly with the tactical demands prevailing in British football today.

Ibrahim Maza: the ideal profile for the Sky Blues' offensive rotation

The sports management sees the attacking midfielder as a versatile piece capable of integrating into a stellar ecosystem alongside figures like Phil Foden. Manchester City plans a dream rotation to ensure a constant supply of balls to the infallible Norwegian center-forward, Erling Haaland, in the near future.

This strategic planning not only addresses Bernardo Silva's departure but also considers Ibrahim Maza as a replacement for potential variations with Savinho. The Algerian would provide that dose of dribbling and final pass that often decides tightly contested matches in the most demanding European competitions.

Although Pep Guardiola's future remains uncertain, the club's roadmap remains unchanged to ensure sporting dominance in the islands. Manchester City understands that sustained success depends on capturing emerging talents before their valuation becomes unattainable.

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