Sports 16 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Bernardo Silva Bids Farewell to Manchester City Captaincy at Season's End
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has announced his departure from the club upon the expiry of his contract this season, after a remarkable tenure marked by numerous trophies. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder leaves behind an impressive record of 76 goals and 77 assists in 451 appearances. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/captain-silva-to-leave-man-city-at-end-of-season-5425962
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva will depart the club at the end of the current season when his contract expires. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder joined from Monaco in 2017 and has since become a cornerstone of the team.
In 451 appearances, Silva netted 76 goals and provided 77 assists. His trophy cabinet boasts 15 major honours, including the 2022-23 Treble, the 100-point Premier League title in 2017-18, the domestic quadruple in 2018-19, and four straight league crowns from 2021 to 2024. Last month’s Carabao Cup win added to his legacy.
Appointed captain after Kevin de Bruyne’s exit last season, Silva ranks joint-eighth in the club’s all-time appearances, alongside Mike Summerbee—the only modern-era player in the top 10.
On Instagram, Silva reflected: ‘What we won and achieved together is a legacy that will forever be cherished in my heart. The Centurions, the domestic quadruple, the Treble, the four in a row and much more.’ He added his passion on the pitch aimed to make fans proud, signing off as a lifelong City supporter.
City sit second in the Premier League and face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals on April 25.