Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City at the end of the season

Bernardo Silva has officially informed Manchester City of his intention to depart the club upon the conclusion of the current 2025-2026 season. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who joined the club in 2017 from Monaco for a fee of 50 million euros, will be leaving as a free agent. While reports from Manchester City confirm his notification to the club, conflicting regional media reports suggest he has already reached a preliminary agreement with Barcelona. According to the Catalan publication El Nacional, the player is expected to join the Barcelona squad in July. No official announcement regarding a move to a specific new team has been made by the player or either of the involved clubs. The transition marks the end of his nine-year tenure at the Etihad Stadium. Official sources confirm only his departure from City, while claims of a deal with Barcelona remain currently unverified by the parties involved.