The resolute £43 million-rated player is committed to extending his tenure at Manchester City beyond the upcoming January period. Bernardo Silva, renowned as a midfielder for Manchester City, is firmly set to stay at the Etihad Stadium in the forthcoming month, with the team prepared to dismiss any attempts to bid for Silva as futile.
Silva, the Portuguese maestro, opted to remain with the team during the summer and continues to be a vital part of Pep Guardiola’s core squad, delivering yet another stellar season thus far.
Amid widespread speculation during the previous transfer window, Silva eventually penned a new contract, reportedly containing a £50 million buyout clause, which, for a player of his caliber, appears reasonably pragmatic on paper.
Despite this provision, there is little anticipation that Silva will depart from City next month. His intention is clear—to maintain his association with Manchester City and forgo any plans of departure in January.
The recent report from The Daily Star emphasizes that despite the tempting buyout clause, Silva is firmly staying put, primarily driven by his desire, at the very least, to see out the current season with the team.
City’s stance is resolute, showcasing “no desire” to part ways with the player, given Guardiola’s evident admiration for Silva, evident in the 22 appearances he’s made across various positions this season.
Recent links have connected Barcelona and Benfica to Silva, clubs where he had a single league appearance early in his career, with Silva himself expressing a willingness to revisit these clubs in the future.
While a midseason exit for Bernardo Silva from City seems improbable, the existence of the buyout clause may tempt other clubs, despite his clear intention to complete the season with Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola receives this news with delight, considering the 29-year-old’s exceptional qualities, lauding Silva’s versatility and tactical astuteness, a sentiment echoed by Gary Neville, who hailed Silva as “amazing” during the previous Premier League-winning campaign.
Although an eventual departure in the summer of 2023 might be conceivable, City supporters seem prepared for such a possibility, especially after the prior speculation surrounding his departure in that same period.
