Bernardo Silva’s transfer has emerged as one of the buzzing topics in world football. The Portuguese midfielder, who has a decorated trophy cabinet featuring a Champions League title, is expected to part ways with Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season. Though the Premier League club has yet to confirm his future, leaked footage from the Etihad Stadium has sparked speculation over Silva’s departure in June.
Despite all the noise about the captain’s potential transfer, Man City coach Pep Guardiola now wants to focus on the league race, with Arsenal leading by two points with a couple of games in hand. As per recent reports, Silva’s agent Jorge Mendes has offered the 31-year-old to several European clubs, including Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Are Man City Already Planning Bernardo Silva’s Farewell?
While fans keep assuming Bernardo Silva’s next move, a recent viral video has made things more confusing. Journalist Ben Jackobs dropped a short clip on social media featuring an empty Etihad Stadium. However, several trophies were on display in the middle of the field, with a few cameramen surrounding them. “Understand this specific video is part of Bernardo Silva’s farewell after nine years and 18 trophies at the club,” read the caption.
Understand this specific video is part of Bernardo Silva’s farewell after nine years and 18 trophies at the club.👋 pic.twitter.com/IojkQmNj99
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 14, 2026
When Is Bernardo Silva’s Last Game for Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola’s men have already sealed one trophy in the 2025-26 campaign, beating Arsenal in the EFL Cup final. They have also reached the final of the FA Cup, where Chelsea will be their opponents.
Man City remain on the hunt for their ninth Premier League title, with the race expected to go down to the last matchday. As Bernardo Silva has already made up his mind to leave Manchester this summer, he will wrap up his stint with a home Premier League game against Aston Villa on May 24.
Bernardo Silva Transfer Rumours: Which Club Can Sign the Portuguese Midfielder?
Bernardo Silva will become a free agent when his Man City contract expires in June. While there is hardly any chance of an extension, the Portugal international seems to have already started looking for his next potential destination. As per reports, Real Madrid are not quite interested in Silva, but Barcelona and Juventus are monitoring his situation.
