According to recent reports, Manchester City is considering a large contract offer for star midfielder Bernardo Silva in an effort to keep him with the team through the end of this season.
Bernardo Silva garnered a lot of interest during the most recent summer transfer window from some of Europe’s top clubs.
The Portuguese international eventually decided to remain in Manchester, leading some to speculate that the player was holding out for a specific offer that never materialized.
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During a busy summer transfer window, Manchester City was able to sign Rodri and Riyad Mahrez to longer contracts. More recently, Phil Foden signed a new five-year contract with the English star after extensive and drawn-out negotiations.
The 28-year-old Portuguese midfielder, who has been a crucial component of Manchester City’s title-winning seasons, will now be the focus of Pep Guardiola’s efforts as he works to secure his long-term future at the club.
Bernardo Silva’s potential transfer to Barcelona, a Spanish powerhouse, was frequently mentioned throughout the summer.
In some later rumors, the La Liga team is even said to be planning to make a new bid in January.
In light of the fact that the playmaker’s current contract runs through the summer of 2025, Manchester City reportedly has no plans to move him in January.
According to reports, the Premier League champions would rather give him a five-year contract to continue with the club, similar to that of colleague Phil Foden.
Bernardo Silva now makes about £150,000 per week, but it is rumored that City are willing to grant him a significant pay raise as well as a contract extension to entice him to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
The report emphasizes that the overall value of the transaction over the course of any new deal might reach up to £46 million.
Since joining from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017, Bernardo Silva has established himself as a favorite among the supporters.
Almost all City fans adore him for his ball handling skills and relentless work ethic anytime he is on the field.
Since joining the team, the midfielder has made a total of 268 appearances and has helped the team win four league championships, one FA Cup, two EFL Cups, and the community shield.
Bernardo Silva played for Manchester City an astounding 50 times in the 2021–2022 season, equaling his greatest goals total with 13 and winning three consecutive club Player of the Season accolades.
With yet another strong performance, the 28-year-old made his tenth Premier League start in City’s 0-1 away victory over Leicester City over the weekend.
It is easy to understand why the team is so anxious to keep the versatile midfielder in the new year and why they are hopeful that any new terms put on the table will be sufficient to convince him that his future is in Manchester.