Manchester City open talks with Bernardo Silva's representatives over new contract extension for forward
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Updated 02/02/2022 at 13:22 GMT
The Portuguese forward has been in excellent form for Pep Guardiola's side as they chase multiple honours this season. He had been rumoured to want a move away last summer, but he has reportedly been led to stay by City's style of football. Talks are taking place with the player's representatives over a new deal.
Bernardo Silva has been key to Man City's form this season
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Manchester have reportedly opened talks with Bernardo Silva over an extension to his contract.
The 27-year-old forward had looked close to the Etihad exit last summer after eyeing a move to Spain to be closer to his family.
But he now appears to have changed his mind as his representatives have begun negotiations on an extension to his current deal, which expires in 2025.
According to
, Bernardo is said to have come to the conclusion - like a number of players in the City squad - that there is no better club to play possession-based football in the world.
The news would signal a positive few weeks for the City hierarchy given the arrival of promising forward Julian Alvarez from River Plate, and the , which was announced on Tuesday.
City return to action following their winter break at home to Fulham in the FA Cup on Saturday.
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