Bernardo Silva will officially leave Manchester City as a free agent in June after informing the club of his decision, with confirmation also provided by assistant coach Pep Lijnders, according to Fabrizio Romano on his x handle.
Softfootball indicates that The Portuguese midfielder, whose departure had been anticipated in recent weeks, is now expected to evaluate offers and choose his next club before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Romano posted:
BREAKING: Bernardo Silva will LEAVE Manchester City in June as a free agent, as revealed last week. It’s 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.
Silva had already decided earlier this month to move on at the end of the season, bringing an end to a successful spell at Manchester City.
Meanwhile, the club are working to secure the future of Rodri, having offered the midfielder a new contract extension amid strong interest from Real Madrid. With his current deal running until 2027, City remain in a strong negotiating position but could consider a sale if an agreement is not reached.
