Pep Guardiola claims he’s not been officially told about departure of key midfielder

Football
10 Apr 2026 • 11:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he has not yet been officially informed by Bernardo Silva about his departure.
  • Guardiola praised Bernardo’s nine-year tenure at City, highlighting his reliability, versatility, and leadership, calling his captaincy appointment the 'best decision' of the season.
  • Silva has made 450 appearances for City since 2017, contributing to numerous trophy wins including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
  • Guardiola expressed his personal wish for Bernardo to remain at the club but acknowledged that the final decision rests with the player.
  • City travel to face Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

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