Pep Guardiola desperately wants captain Bernardo Silva to retire at Manchester City. The manager leaves the final call to the 31-year-old Portuguese star whose contract expires this summer.
Assistant Pep Lijnders hinted last week at Silva’s nine-year exit. “Every good story ends,” Lijnders said after City’s 4-0 FA quarter-final rout of Liverpool. Barcelona, Juventus, and MLS clubs circle the 450-appearance veteran.
Guardiola playfully scolded Silva for silence on his future. “I told him to inform me first,” Pep revealed. “He hasn’t decided yet—I hope he stays.”
Silva earned captaincy after Kevin De Bruyne’s departure. He shone in EFL Cup final triumph over Arsenal. Guardiola praises his competitiveness on biggest stages despite lacking size, goals, or assists.
Lijnders noted irreplaceable talent. Guardiola dreams of Silva’s lifelong City legacy but respects his choice.
