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Guardiola Said if he would like it Bernardo Silva live in Manchester City Forever and believe his captain will always be one of the club’s greatest players.
Silva has always wanted to transfer in the past few years, but his contract expired this summer. Can leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer.
City don’t appear to be close to agreeing new terms with the 31-year-old, but Guardiola says he sleeps better knowing he has the midfielder in his squad.
Silva joined Manchester City from Monaco in 2017 for £40 million and is one of the most decorated players in Manchester City’s history, winning 17 trophies, including six trophies Premier League Champions League and UEFA Champions League 2023.
Guardiola said: “I like Manchester City and I like myself, [that] Bernardo will always stay. But we talked a lot with Bernie and Bernie had to make the best decision for him and his family. No matter what happens this season, next season, or 10 years from now, he will still be one of the greatest players in the club’s long history. ”
Silva has made more appearances for Guardiola than any other player during his coaching career, playing a total of 438 games, including 31 this season.
The Manchester City boss added: “I will sleep better when I decide to play Bernardo in the team. I have to take care of my health and absolutely, he is a different type. He is a competitor. He still has fire in his eyes. He never makes excuses. Never. That’s why he is a special player, the way he competes in every game.”
Guardiola also said he “thinks” winger Oscar Bobb wants to leave Manchester City. The Norway international is a target for Fulham Antoine Semenho’s chances of playing football at Manchester City have also diminished after signing him from Bournemouth in January.
City face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday and need a win to move into the top eight in the league stage.
Guardiola has confirmed the defender John Stones And midfielder Nico Gonzalez was unable to return to action in time. He is also missing the injured Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic, while Rodri is suspended and new signings Marc Gay and Semenho are also ineligible.