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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterManchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has reportedly confirmed to club officials that he will leave at the end of this season.It has been suspected that the 31-year-old could leave for the past couple of seasons, but with his contract expiring at the end of this term, it seems his departure is now near, according to a report from TEAMtalk.He joined City just under a decade ago from Monaco, and has gone on to win an incredible six league titles, five League Cups, two FA Cups and, most memorably, the clubs first-ever Champions League title, as part of their Treble season in 2022/23.Article continues below You may like Italian football insider claims Manchester City skipper in talks over Serie A move: report Manchester City legend open to Barcelona move: report 'It feels like the end' Cult Manchester City star on Pep Guardiola leaving the Etihad Stadium this summer Bernardo Silva confirms departure with big Manchester City summer plannedGet VIP Manchester City tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Manchester City's hospitality provides Level 2 South West Corner seating and access to the exclusive Manager's Corner Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy premium food and bar options, complimentary tea and coffee at half-time and full-time, and a matchday programme. Car parking (one per four guests) is also included, adding convenience to this enhanced match experience.View DealIt will make for an emotional exit, which is coming soon as CaughtOffside revealed that the player has formally told City he is leaving.Hes said to be on the hunt for a new challenge, with various options being considered by the Portugal international and his agents.The report goes on to state that Silva has interest from the MLS, Saudi Arabia and Europe, but there is, as yet, not clear frontrunner in the race.TEAMtalk add that fellow Treble winner Rodri may also be on his way out, with a move to Real Madrid on the cards after he said he wouldnt be able to turn down an offer from the La Liga side.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Should the pair leave this summer, it will be difficult to replace them both on the pitch and in the dressing room, with Silva being Citys captain this season not to mention the up-in-the-air future of Pep Guardiola.Nottingham Forests Elliot Anderson is Citys main target, TEAMtalk report, with a �100m price tag being floated and the similarly expensive Sandro Tonali also on their list.Much will depend on the exact make-up of the outgoings at the Etihad, but it looks like a turbulent summer ahead for City. What to read next Manchester City set to lose key player to Bayern Munich for free: report Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could EXIT amid three-year legal battle: report Manchester United star confirms summer exit and rules out return to home country In FourFourTwos opinion, while Silvas exit will be an emotional one, it is probably the right time.Its difficult letting go of players who were so pivotal in some of the best years of the clubs history, but there has been a tired streak to City over the past 18 months.In all honesty, theyve probably left the full rebuild a little too late, made no easier by the uncertain future of Guardiola, but there is no time to start like the present, and waving an emotional goodbye to players like Silva is a good place to begin.Silva is valued at 27m, according to Transfermarkt.TOPICSBernardo SilvaRodriManchester CityPremier LeagueIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
