Article by Adrian Duţă – Published Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:47 p.m. / Updated Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:48 p.m.
Bernardo Silva bid farewell to Manchester City on Sunday after their 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa in the 38th and final round of the Premier League. The Portugal international was substituted in the 59th minute and couldn't hold back his tears, as did Guardiola, who also bid farewell to the Etihad.
Ruben Dias is the new captain of Manchester City
Manchester City and Aston Villa players formed a guard of honor for the former Benfica player, who handed over the baton (and armband) to Ruben Dias. Bernardo Silva ensured that the armband ended up in good hands.
“It was an honor to hand him the armband in my last game to a friend and a brother. He's a great captain. Ruben doesn't need advice because he's a fantastic leader.”said Bernardo Silva, according to abola.pt.
Bernardo Silva: “It's very difficult to put into words my feelings towards Manchester City”
After the final whistle, Bernardo Silva was honored in a moment of great emotion. The Portuguese international's farewell coincided with his own John Stones and Pep Guardiola.
“It is very difficult to put into words my feelings towards Manchester Cityto you, because I don't think I will ever feel such love again in my entire life. The love I got from this club, from all of you, I doubt I'll ever get again. Thank you very much.
All the memories we have together, with my brothers, with you, with Staff. We are a family. They will forever be my family and I am very grateful,” he thanked.
