Manchester City accelerates to renew Bernardo Silva

The Portuguese midfielder's contract ends in the summer and he is being targeted by several top European teams.

Javier Parra Peña | 16 Sep 2025 | 23.30
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<p>Manchester City is accelerating to renew Bernardo Silva</p>
<p>Manchester City is accelerating to renew Bernardo Silva</p>

Manchester City is at a crucial moment regarding the future of Bernardo Silva, one of the key pieces of the Pep Guardiola era.

The Portuguese midfielder, whose contract ends at the end of the season, could freely negotiate with other clubs from January, putting the English club at risk of losing one of its key players without financial compensation.

Bernardo Silva and his importance at Manchester City

Since his arrival in 2017 from AS Monaco in a transfer close to £43 million, Bernardo Silva has established himself as one of the most influential players in Pep Guardiola's system.

The Portuguese international has made over 340 appearances for the "citizens", contributing with more than 60 goals and 60 assists. His versatility has allowed him to play both as an attacking midfielder and on the right wing, becoming a key piece in the team's offensive play.

Guardiola presses for Bernardo Silva's renewal

Pep Guardiola has not hidden his desire to have Bernardo Silva for more years in various press conferences. "He's a player who understands football like few others. He's essential to our project, and I hope he can stay much longer," said the Spanish coach after the last Premier League match.

The coach believes that the Portuguese's experience will be crucial in the pursuit of new titles, especially in the Champions League, where City aims to defend the crown won in 2023.

Manchester City speeds up to renew Bernardo Silva

The risk of losing him for free in the summer

At 31 years old, Bernardo Silva still has a lot of football ahead of him. His contract with Manchester City expires in June 2025, but the regulations allow him to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign teams from January. This scenario raises concerns at the club, which does not want to see cases of departures without financial return repeated.

Teams like Benfica, where Silva was developed, have shown interest in bringing him back. Juventus also emerges as an attractive destination, joining a list of European clubs closely monitoring his contractual situation.

The dilemma is set. Manchester City wants to secure Bernardo Silva with a new contract ensuring his continuity beyond 2025, while the player evaluates his options. The decision won't be easy: to continue in a competitive project under Guardiola's leadership or to seek a new challenge in Europe.

The outcome will largely depend on the negotiations in the coming months. What is clear is that Bernardo Silva's future will mark an important chapter in Manchester City's planning.

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