Bernardo Silva Hints at His Next Team
The Farewell of a Manchester City Star
Bernardo Silva announced that he will leave Manchester City after a historic spell with the Citizens. The Portuguese midfielder became one of the most important players of the Pep Guardiola era and recently spoke about his future in an interview with Canal 11 in Portugal, dropping several hints about the next step in his career.
“I don’t know where I’m going to play next season. I have an idea of what I want to do, and I keep talking with my agent,” the midfielder said, making it clear that he is already seriously evaluating his options for the future.
For now, Silva is fully focused on playing his final match with Manchester City, a game that promises to be highly emotional. In another interview with Soltinhos pelo Mundo, he admitted that although he does not think he will cry, the farewell will still be very special. “I’ll definitely get goosebumps,” the Portuguese star confessed.
Atlético de Madrid Emerges as a Strong Candidate
Bernardo Silva also emphasized that he wants to settle his future before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I want to have a clear mind,” he explained, making it obvious that he wants to arrive fully focused for Portugal’s preparation ahead of the biggest tournament of the summer.
In recent weeks, Atlético de Madrid has emerged as a strong possible destination for the Portuguese midfielder. However, Silva avoided going too deep into the subject. “I could answer, but from a negotiation standpoint it doesn’t make sense, so I’d rather not,” he said with a laugh.
The Portuguese player also explained that his decision is not based solely on football. Bernardo revealed that he is thinking carefully about his family’s well-being and finding a place where everyone can feel comfortable. That detail has only fueled rumors about a possible return to Spain, where several members of his family have lived for years.
Barcelona Falls Behind in the Race
FC Barcelona had long been considered the leading candidate to sign him, but the club’s financial situation and its priority to strengthen the defense have seriously complicated the operation. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid has gained momentum, especially with the possible departure of Antoine Griezmann and the need to add another creative playmaker to Diego Simeone’s system.
The only thing that is certain is that Bernardo Silva wants to resolve his future as soon as possible. The Portuguese midfielder hopes to arrive at the World Cup fully focused and ready to lead a Portugal side dreaming of competing for the title. Everything points to the next few days finally revealing the new destination of one of the most talented midfielders in European football.
