Bernardo Silva to Remain at Manchester City, Becomes Part of Captaincy Group

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will stay at the club for the 2025-26 season and has been named part of the team's captaincy group. Silva, who has been at the Etihad Stadium for eight seasons, has been linked with a move but has decided to reject any overtures and remain with City. The 30-year-old Portugal international said he had options to leave but chose to stay, citing his focus on the season and performing well for the club.

Key Takeaways:

Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will stay at Manchester City for the 2025-26 season.
Silva becomes part of the team's captaincy group, alongside Ruben Dias, Rodri, and Erling Haaland.
Manager Pep Guardiola has broken with his own protocols to name the captaincy group himself this season.
Silva has been chosen for his leadership qualities and has been an "incredible figure" for the club, according to Guardiola.
Erling Haaland, the club's new signing, has also been brought into the captaincy group.
Guardiola believes Haaland has the potential to become a leader and captain of the team "for many, many years".

Statistics:

Bernardo Silva has been at Manchester City for eight seasons.
Silva has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal.
Eight players were considered for the captaincy group, including Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne.
Erling Haaland has signed a 10-year contract with Manchester City.
Haaland has scored 121 goals in 142 appearances for Manchester City.

Sources:

[1] Bernardo Silva, quoted in "Bernardo Silva to stay at Manchester City, confirms Pep Guardiola", Manchester Evening News, no date.
[2] Pep Guardiola, quoted in "Bernardo Silva to stay at Manchester City, confirms Pep Guardiola", Manchester Evening News, no date.
[3] PA Wire, "Bernardo Silva is set for another season and the captaincy at Manchester City", no date.
[4] PA Wire, "Guardiola has chosen the captains himself this season", no date.