Bernardo Silva's dad claims Man City star had three offers to leave the club this summer

Bernardo Silva's father has revealed that three clubs tried to buy the Manchester City midfielder this summer.

Silva has ended any speculation about his future by signing a new contract in Manchester, which runs until 2026. He revealed the desire to keep winning major trophies is what persuaded him to extend his stay with City.

Most of the summer has seen Silva linked with moves away from City. His father, Paulo, claims that Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and a club from Saudi Arabia all made attempts to sign from City.

“There was in fact a proposal and an intention to buy from Saudi Arabia that started in June," he told Portuguese outlet A Bola. "There was also a very strong approximation, with a proposal and will on the part of PSG.

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“And there was continuity of interest from Barcelona, which year after year has wanted Bernardo in the squad. Of course, there was also a desire to keep Bernardo at City. Things were structured and the decision was made with our feet on the ground.”

Silva has been touted to return to boyhood club Benfica before his career ends. If he sees through his City deal, that would leave him a free agent in 2026, at the age of 32.

“Year by year and step by step we’re seeing what the opportunities are, we cannot make a decision in three years based on a hypothesis that may or may not happen," Silva senior said. "Obviously Bernardo is a Benfica fan and wants to return to Benfica.

“Is it three years from now? It doesn’t seem to me that the decision to extend with City for another year is related to going to Benfica when he turns 32. It could be a possibility, which is a strong possibility in fact, but I