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Bernardo Silva reflects on a special conclusion to his Manchester City career, highlighting the significance of finishing with an FA Cup win and a total of 20 honours across nine years.
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The City captain shares that winning the FA Cup as captain was “one of the best days of my career.”
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The Portuguese player emphasizes that the young City squad has developed “a taste for trophies” and will continue to “win many more titles.”
Bernardo Silva marked his final appearance for Manchester City by leading the FA Cup victory against Chelsea, calling it “one of the best days of my career” as he wraps up nine years with the club.
Silva celebrated the FA Cup win alongside fellow outgoing City star John Stones at Wembley, adding a 20th major trophy to an already illustrious career.
The Portugal international announced his departure as a free agent back in April, with Barcelona and Juventus among the clubs interested in signing the 31-year-old.
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Bernardo: Twenty trophies in nine years, it’s quite the feat!
In an interview with BBC Sport, Silva reflected on his nine-year journey with Manchester City, looking back fondly as he anticipates the next challenges ahead.
“Everything about my time here has been fantastic, and it’s wonderful to finish on this note,” he stated. “We hope to still keep dreaming and aim for the Premier League as we face Bournemouth to keep those hopes alive, but for today, we are very happy!”
“For my last season, it’s special to bring the fans another trophy—hopefully not the last one, just another one. Since I joined, it has been 20 trophies, which is quite impressive. I’m truly grateful for all these moments shared with my teammates and fans!”
His casual reference to 20 trophies, noted with a smile and a humble “it’s not bad,” perfectly encapsulates why Silva has been such a cherished figure at the club—exceptionally talented yet always putting the team first.
City manager Pep Guardiola referred to Silva as a legend—capitalized—after the victory against Arsenal in April. He concluded his City tenure in the best possible manner—with a trophy.
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Manchester Evening News, Silva expressed optimism about the future of a City team he believes is only beginning to find its stride.
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“Winning the FA Cup as captain is one of the best days of my career,” he reiterated. “Having already claimed the League Cup this year, this young team has developed a taste for winning trophies. I am confident they will continue to achieve great success in the years ahead.”
Such a statement carries significant weight given Silva’s experience with some of the greatest players in City’s history. His view that this emerging team, including talents like Rayan Cherki, Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi, and Jeremy Doku, possesses both the talent and the desire to achieve sustained success reflects his deep insight.
As a player who dedicated nearly a decade to Manchester City, departing with the belief that the club’s brightest days are still to come might just be the most fitting farewell message one could leave.