Bernardo Silva’s future at Manchester is set to be among the key issues of discussion among officials at Etihad Stadium this summer amid the current uncertainty surrounding the 27-year-old’s future at the club.
Silva, whose existing deal with the city runs until 2025, was strongly linked with an exit last summer and has since admitted he set his heart on a move from England to be closer to his family in Portugal, with how Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are interested in signing the midfielder.
However, a move did not materialize in the end, mainly due to the financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on elite clubs across Europe, although Silva has started events since last year by becoming an indispensable part of the Manchester City side of Pep Guardiola does. this season.
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It has been reported in recent months that Manchester City will hold talks over a contract extension with Bernardo Silva at the end of the ongoing campaign, with the Sky Blues understandably keen to stick to one of their key players.
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Speaking in an interview with Channel 11 this weekSilva admitted he was open to leaving Manchester City and returning to Portugal in the next year or two to be closer to his family.
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“I miss Portugal very much. If I could return in a year or two, I would. Not only because I like to play for Benfica again, but because I miss my family and live in Portugal very much.” said the Manchester City star.
Reflecting on his desire to leave the city last summer in an interview earlier this month, Silva said: “I felt a bit lonely in England at the time and I was not very happy with my life.
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“And if you’re not happy, you do not do your job as well as you do if you are happy. I was physically good, but if you do not do your job with a smile on your face, you will not do it as well.
“I spoke to the club because I was not happy with my life here, and I wanted to be closer to my family.
“But it (wants to leave) has nothing to do with the club. I love Manchester City. I love my teammates, I love the fans, I love the club. After that, nothing happened. I stayed, and I will always be my best for this club as long as I stay here.
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