Bernardo Silva to Depart Manchester City This Summer, Confirms Assistant Manager Pep Lijnders

📅 2026-04-06

Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders has confirmed that midfielder Bernardo Silva will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract this summer. Lijnders, who recently joined City after serving as Jurgen Klopp’s assistant at Liverpool, addressed the long-speculated departure of the Portuguese international. Silva, a key figure and captain for City, is now set to exit the club after a successful tenure. The announcement comes amid widespread reports about his impending departure, though no further details regarding his next destination were disclosed.