How Will Manchester City Replace Bernardo Silva After His Departure?
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- Sports Money How Will Manchester City Replace Bernardo Silva After His Departure?By Graham Ruthven,
- As a player, though, Silva will be almost as impossible for Manchester City to replace.
- (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIn terms of his position, it can sometimes be difficult to nail down Bernardo’s exact role.
Sports Money How Will Manchester City Replace Bernardo Silva After His Departure?By Graham Ruthven,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a soccer writer based in the United Kingdom Follow Author May 24, 2026, 05:20am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)Visionhaus/Getty ImagesThe focus won’t be on Bernardo Silva as he bids farewell to Manchester City on Sunday. Indeed, the majority of the spotlight will fall on Pep Guardiola as the legendary manager brings down the curtain on 10 years at the Etihad Stadium. The Etihad Stadium will be a very different place without Guardiola.
As a player, though, Silva will be almost as impossible for Manchester City to replace. The Portuguese international has been a key member of the City team since 2017 when he arrived from Monaco. Silva has been the ultimate cohesion player for Guardiola and he will be desperately missed.