Silva agrees new deal with Manchester City but Laporte announces departure

Bernardo Silva has ended speculation about his future by signing a new three-year contract with Manchester City – but long-serving defender Aymeric Laporte has announced he is leaving the club, with reports linking him to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

Silva has again been persistently linked with a summer transfer from the Etihad Stadium, with Barcelona known to be long-term admirers of the player.

But the Portugal star has now committed to City until 2026, agreeing fresh terms and adding another year to a deal that was due to expire in 2025.

“I’ve had six incredible years at Manchester City and I’m delighted to extend my time here,” said Silva, who joined from Monaco in 2017.

“I am going into my seventh season at City. Since I arrived, I can only remember one season where we weren’t successful, so to be here until now meant trophies, meant winning a lot and I like to win. It is good to win.

“It is not easy to be a winning team. It is a very good feeling and I wanted to keep it that way.

“It has been a dream in terms of what we have achieved, the prospects of what we can still do. In six years, we have won five Premier Leagues, one Champions League and all of the cups. I couldn’t have it much better to be honest.

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