The long running saga of will Bernardo Silva stay or leave Manchester City appears over. Reports indicate that the Portuguese midfielder has committed to a new deal with the treble winners.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that City’s key man will sign a contract extension with the champions until June 2026. Romano adds that Bernardo has informed Manchester City of his decision to stay at the club. He further reports that it is expected that the midfielder will put pen to paper by the end of next week.
Bernardo Silva has now verbally agreed to sign new contract at Manchester City — formally confirmed his decision to the club 🚨🔵 #MCFC
City expect Bernardo to sign contracts by the end of next week.
Understand new deal will be valid until June 2026. pic.twitter.com/fSg0dXjtd0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2023
Romano’s report follows the news reported earlier this week from Duncan Castles and Alexis Bernard that Bernardo had agreed a new deal with the European champions.
After month of speculation, reports indicate that Bernardo Silva has finally ended it. After long-term interest from Barcelona, and more recent interest from PSG and Al-Hilal, City’s Portuguese talisman has spurnes their advances. The new contract will confirm that Manchester City will retain their star man.
Oh, Bernardo Silva 🤤#UCL pic.twitter.com/zxxZT19Yuj
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 10, 2023
Following news of Kevin De Bruyne being out until possibly the new year, Bernardo’s commitment to the club is welcome news following the De Bruyne injury blow for Manchester City and their fans everywhere.
