Where Will Bernardo Silva Go Next After Leaving Manchester City? Next Club Options Predicted

Bernardo Silva is preparing to bring the curtain down on a remarkable nine-year spell with Manchester City. Since arriving from Monaco in 2017, the Portuguese midfielder has become one of the defining players of Pep Guardiola's era at the Etihad Stadium.

Silva helped City win six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, multiple domestic cups, and the historic treble in 2023. He also captained the club during the 2025-26 season before confirming that he would leave at the end of the campaign.

Over the years, Silva built a reputation as one of Europe's most reliable midfielders because of his versatility, work rate, and technical quality. His departure now leaves one of the biggest questions of the summer transfer window, where will Bernardo Silva play next?

Bernardo Silva Picks Next Club Ahead of Man City departure

Bernardo Silva appears to have made a decision on the next step of his career as his long Manchester City journey comes to an end..

Silva arrived from Monaco in 2017 and quickly became one of Pep Guardiola's most trusted players because of his consistency, versatility, and work ethic winning multiple trophies which also included City's historic treble-winning campaign in 2023.

Now, attention has shifted toward where the 31-year-old will play next. Silva recently admitted that he already has an idea about his future destination, although he stopped short of naming the club publicly.

"I don't know where I'm going to play next season. I have an idea of what I want to do, and I keep talking with my agent," the midfielder said.

Reports in both England and Spain now suggest Atlético Madrid are the favourites to sign him this summer.

According to recent reports, Diego Simeone sees Silva as an ideal addition to Atlético's midfield because of his experience at the highest level and ability to operate in several positions.

The Spanish side are believed to be increasingly confident that the Portugal international wants to continue his career in La Liga after nearly a decade in England.

Silva still remains one of Europe's most respected midfielders, and Atlético view his arrival as an opportunity to add leadership and creativity to the squad ahead of next season.

While no official agreement has yet been announced, the growing expectation is that the Manchester City midfielder will soon begin a new chapter in Spain.

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 11:09 AM.