Manchester City star midfielder Bernardo Silva has reportedly told Pep Guardiola that he wants to leave this summer.
The Portuguese international is one of Guardiola’s most trusted players and was instrumental in the Cityzens’ run to a historic treble this season.
However, according to reports by 90min, he has had enough at the Etihad Stadium and wants a new challenge next season.
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The 28-year-old’s contract with City runs until 2025, but he’s keen to walk away two years earlier than agreed, having won several trophies in England. The 1-0 win over Inter Milan last Saturday in the Champions League final was Silva’s 14th trophy at Man City.
He moved to the Etihad in May 2017 for a £60milliion (including performance add-ons) deal. But despite City’s continued success over the past six years, the Portuguese international’s future at the club has become increasingly uncertain.
Last year he was wanted by Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and he told the club of his intention to leave. But City, and Guardiola in particular, was not interested in selling him.
However, that has not stopped Barca and PSG from coming back for him. The Catalan side has made Silva one of their priority transfer targets this summer, especially as they have missed out on signing Lionel Messi.
PSG also see him as a perfect replacement for Messi, who left the club for Inter Miami this past week.
