Bernardo Silva signs three-year Manchester City contract extension until 2025
The 24-year-old has been one of City's most impressive players this season
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Your support makes all the difference.Bernardo Silva has signed a three-year contract extension at Manchester City, keeping him at the Etihad until 2025.
The 24-year-old has been one of City's most impressive players this season and has become a key member of Pep Guardiola's squad in the process.
Bernardo, who joined from Monaco in a £43million deal in 2017, has established himself as a regular starter since deputising for Kevin De Bruyne at the start of the season.
The Portugal international has scored nine goals and registered 10 assists in 40 appearances for City this season, including a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 7-0 win over Schalke 04.
“It’s an honour to extend my deal with Manchester City,” Bernardo said. “This club offers everything a player needs to fulfil their ambitions and there’s nowhere else I want to be.
“As soon as I heard City wanted me to stay longer, my mind was made up. I love the club, the manager, the players and the fans.
“The style of football we play here excites me, and I am determined to win more silverware. City gives me the best chance of doing that.”
Txiki Begiristain, City's director of football, said: “Bernardo is an exceptional talent, so offering him a new deal and ensuring he spends the best years of his career with us was a very easy decision.
“This is the latest example of our commitment to building a young squad of world-class players.
“We are constructing a side that will provide a platform for sustained success. Bernardo fits neatly into our plan.
“His work-rate, professionalism and technical quality have impressed us and there is plenty of scope for improvement.
“Under the guidance of Pep and the backroom staff we have here, we expect to see him develop into one of the world’s best players over the coming years.”
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