Bernardo Silva is heading the same way as Kevin De Bruyne, with Manchester City making another brutal call on a modern-day club legend.
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It has already been confirmed that Belgian midfielder De Bruyne will be leaving the Etihad Stadium as a free agent when his contract expires this summer. He has not been handed a new deal at 33 years of age.
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Portuguese playmaker Silva is slightly younger than his current colleague, at 30, but is also being deemed surplus to requirements as City ready themselves for a summer rebuild under Pep Guardiola.
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According to , City have told Silva he is no longer part of their plans. The midfielder moved to England from Monaco in 2017 and has taken in 397 appearances for the Blues – helping them to six Premier League titles alongside FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League triumphs.
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Silva is said to be keen on heading back to his homeland. A return to his roots at Benfica could be agreed if City agree to a transfer fee much lower than the €58 million (£50m/$66m) release clause that exists in the Portugal international’s contract.






