Manchester City assistant Pep Lijnders has confirmed Bernardo Silva will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Lijnders said: \u201cI hope he enjoys the last months, it is only six weeks, and he has a good farewell and he deserves all that attention as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Silva, who turns 32 in August, remains a regular for Pep Guardiola\u2019s side and is one of only five players to have logged more than 3,000 minutes across all competitions this season. After nine years at the Etihad, he is believed to be seeking a new challenge. Below are five realistic destinations outlined in the context given.<\/p>\n
Major League Soccer
\nThe increasingly ambitious world of Major League Soccer has been linked to Silva. He could be offered the opportunity to follow players such as Son Heung-min, Thomas M\u00fcller, Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi to the United States. MLS is competitive but lacks the allure of UEFA competition. At 32, Silva may still prioritise Champions League football, and potential earnings in MLS may be limited compared with other options.<\/p>\n
Saudi Pro League
\nPortugal teammates Cristiano Ronaldo, Jo\u00e3o F\u00e9lix and R\u00faben Neves have been in Silva\u2019s ear about Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Pro League offers significant financial incentives and dealmakers will be keen to add another high-profile name. The league\u2019s reputation may be weaker, but the wealth on offer is unmatched. A move there would reportedly not harm his chances of representing the Portugal national team, though a long-term commitment in the Middle East might affect other sporting ambitions.<\/p>\n
Juventus
\nJuventus, noted for signing free agents, present an option that would keep Silva in elite European competition. The club offers glitz and the chance to fight for top positions in Serie A on a salary that would reflect his quality. That said, this Juventus is not the dominant force of the past; they finished fourth last season and third in 2023\u201324 and must again battle for Champions League qualification. Whether that is enough for Silva may depend on the other offers available to him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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