Guardiola Uncertain About Bernardo Silva's Future at Man City

The Manchester City manager would love for the midfielder to stay but doesn't know if he will sign a new contract.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:57pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a Manchester City soccer match, with the players and field abstracted into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a dynamic, kinetic composition.Bernardo Silva's uncertain future at Manchester City adds an air of tension to the club's season, as the talented midfielder's next move remains unclear.Manchester Today

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for Bernardo Silva to remain at the club, but admitted he is uncertain about the midfielder's future. Silva's contract expires at the end of the season, and he has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Juventus. Guardiola praised Silva's contributions to the team over the past nine years, but said the 31-year-old has not yet informed him of his decision regarding a new contract.

Why it matters

Bernardo Silva has been a key player for Manchester City since joining the club in 2017, and his potential departure would be a significant loss for the team. His creativity, vision, and goal-scoring ability have been crucial to City's success in recent years, and his future will have major implications for the club's plans going forward.

The details

Guardiola revealed that he has been 'grumpy' with Silva because the player has not yet told him whether he plans to sign a new contract. The manager said he would 'love' for Silva to stay and finish his career at Manchester City, but acknowledged that the decision is ultimately up to the player. Silva has made over 450 appearances for the club, scoring 76 goals, and has also earned over 100 caps for the Portuguese national team.

  • Silva's contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the 2022-23 season.

The players

Pep Guardiola

The manager of Manchester City, who has praised Bernardo Silva's contributions to the team and expressed his desire for the midfielder to remain at the club.

Bernardo Silva

The 31-year-old Manchester City midfielder whose contract expires at the end of the season, and who has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Juventus.

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What they’re saying

“He has been an incredible signing for us, incredible. I love this club and I would love if he could stay and finish his career here but I do not know.”

— Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Manager

“I'm so grumpy with Bernardo because a month ago I said 'if you take a decision I have to be the first to (know)' and he didn't say anything to me yet. I don't know if he has already decided. I said, jokingly, 'tell me, I deserve (to know)' but he didn't tell me, so I don't know what's going on.”

— Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Manager

What’s next

Bernardo Silva's future at Manchester City remains uncertain, and the club will likely have to wait for the player to make a decision on whether he will sign a new contract or seek a move elsewhere.

The takeaway

Bernardo Silva's potential departure from Manchester City would be a significant loss for the club, as he has been a key player for them over the past nine years. Guardiola's uncertainty about Silva's future highlights the challenges faced by managers in retaining top talent, especially when players have the opportunity to join other elite clubs.