City's new bid to keep Bernardo Silva

City's new bid to keep Bernardo Silva

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 The roar is being heard even before the end of the season. Bernardo Silva wants to leave Manchester City to take on a new challenge. The season has ended, and Silva has won the Champions League with City. Now that roar has intensified even more. Does that mean the last season at City was Silva's?

Silva joined Manchester City in 2017. The contract of this Portuguese footballer with the treble-winning club lasts until June 30, 2025. So, it's not just a rumor without the team. However, the noise of Silva leaving City is not new.

Even in the 2021-2022 season, there were rumors of Silva leaving City for a new club. This time, the speculation is a bit more. He wants to join a club like PSG in France, or Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal. Barcelona's name was also heard. But considering Barcelona's financial situation, it might be a bit difficult for them to acquire Silva.

Paris's club could also go for an exchange deal to get Silva by giving Neymar to City. This news was reported by the Spanish media AS and Sport last month.

After one Saudi Arabian star, another one is joining the queue. Al Hilal wants to add Silva's name to that list. They have also offered this Portuguese footballer a contract worth €80 million. Will this big offer lure Silva back?

The possibility of Silva leaving City right now is not entirely ruled out. Pep Guardiola still wants to keep Silva at City. The Times reported that City has increased its financial offer to keep Silva. Although it's not as much money as Al Hilal's offer.

In the last season's 34 Premier League matches, Silva started in 24 of them. This Portuguese player has the ability to perform in crucial matches. According to Guardiola's plans, this midfielder is still important. At the end of the season, Guardiola praised Silva as an "irreplaceable" player. So, how will Guardiola manage to keep Silva in his plans? Perhaps he will make an effort.

Because within that time, Camp Nou has already made a new address by ending the contract with City. The hero of City's treble, Ilkay Gundogan, has extended his contract with Barça for two seasons, which lasts until June 30, 2025.