Bernardo Silva signs Man City contract extension until 2026

Bernardo Silva has committed his future to Manchester City by extending his contract by a further year.

Bernardo's previous contract a the Etihad ran until 2025 but City have announced that he has put pen-to-paper on a new one-year contract extension which will keep him with the club until 2026.

“I’ve had six incredible years at Manchester City and I’m delighted to extend my time here," Bernardo said. “Winning the Treble last season was extremely special and it’s exciting to be part of a squad where there is such a hunger and passion.

“Success makes you want even more, and this Club gives me that opportunity to keep on winning. I love the manager, my teammates and the fans and hope we can share even more great memories in the coming years.”

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The news will come as a huge relief to Pep Guardiola who recently said it was his 'dream' to keep hold of Bernardo amid another summer of speculation surrounding his future. The Portuguese playmaker was initially open to a new challenge and was keen on a return to mainland Europe to be closer to home, as he has been for the previous two summers,

However, there have been no issues with his commitment while he’s been under contract and confidence had grown in recent weeks that he would extend his stay in Manchester, which has now come to pass in a big positive for the club. Bernardo is one of Guardiola's most important players, made even more so by the fact Kevin De Bruyne is unlikely to play again this year after undergoing hamstring surgery.

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona both showed interest in signing the 29-year-old but no team came close to making a serious offer. City looked at the