Silva Stays but Speaks Out

[Nick]

Bernardo Silva has broken his silence after a summer of speculation about a potential exit from Manchester City and a move to Barcelona.

Silva says he prefers to leave City due to his lifestyle and the culture clash of living in Manchester.

But the Portugal international makes clear he will always have full commitment for City while he is still there.

He told BBC Sport:"My culture [in Portugal] is a bit different from your culture off the pitch. I love Manchester, people are really nice, the way they've treated me in the street, bars, restaurants, it's a bit different from where I'm from, sometimes you want different things..."

"It's nothing to do with how nice the people are here and how good an city is, and how happy I am to be staying. I'm staying for this season and if I stay here two or three seasons, I'm always going to do my best for this club."

[aaron bond]

That's fair enough. I can understand why he'd want to be closer to home.

His commitment on the pitch is never in question and whenever he decides to leave he will be remembered as a club legend.

Obviously we all hope he stays for as possible because he's so good.

I just hope the club ensure we receive a big fee for him. We can't be letting him leave in a cut price deal for Barca.

[john@staustell]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

[Nigels Tackle]

Bernardo Silva has broken his silence after a summer of speculation about a potential exit from Manchester City and a move to Barcelona.

Silva says he prefers to leave City due to his lifestyle and the culture clash of living in Manchester.

But the Portugal international makes clear he will always have full commitment for City while he is still there.

He told BBC Sport:"My culture [in Portugal] is a bit different from your culture off the pitch. I love Manchester, people are really nice, the way they've treated me in the street, bars, restaurants, it's a bit different from where I'm from, sometimes you want different things..."

"It's nothing to do with how nice the people are here and how good an city is, and how happy I am to be staying. I'm staying for this season and if I stay here two or three seasons, I'm always going to do my best for this club."

basically a racist

[City64]

Good that Bernardo has cleared the air he is a brilliant player for us and gives 120 % every time he plays . Can’t understand with all the money he has he can’t make the most of the beautiful diverse Mancunian culture ???? so maybe he is looking for an excuse for something else ? his whinge bag of a girlfriend ?
Pep on the other hand absolutely loves the beautiful diverse Mancunian culture and has bought into it owning his own restaurant etc and travels everywhere around the city and to the campus on his own either on his bike or on foot .

[johnny crossan]

Wish he's just keep his mouth shut tbh. I think he might have worked out Manchester isn't Lisbon before he arrived. There are currently over 20 Portugese players in the PL - two of them committed on long term contracts at City - they all seem to be able to cope with living in Manchester, Wolverhampton, Liverpool, Leicester, Southampton, Leeds. London, Nottingham etc.

[Mase]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

Yep. A shame his Mrs can’t see that. Weird how there was never a culture issue before she came on the scene - he even signed a new contract to stay in Manchester an extra 5 years…I’d have more respect for him if he was just honest and said, “my Mrs hates it here. She’s an Instagram model and needs to be in nice looking locations.”

Luckily we have a player that will always give 110%

[johnny crossan]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

Yep. A shame his Mrs can’t see that. Weird how there was never a culture issue before she came on the scene - he even signed a new contract to stay in Manchester an extra 5 years…I’d have more respect for him if he was just honest and said, “my Mrs hates it here. She’s an Instagram model and needs to be in nice looking locations.”

Luckily we have a player that will always give 110%

We'll have to hope his performances continue to be unaffected by the earache he gets at home.

[Mase]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

Yep. A shame his Mrs can’t see that. Weird how there was never a culture issue before she came on the scene - he even signed a new contract to stay in Manchester an extra 5 years…I’d have more respect for him if he was just honest and said, “my Mrs hates it here. She’s an Instagram model and needs to be in nice looking locations.”

Luckily we have a player that will always give 110%

We'll have to hope his performances continue to be unaffected by the earache he gets at home.

That is a worry.

[Nick]

Good that Bernardo has cleared the air he is a brilliant player for us and gives 120 % every time he plays . Can’t understand with all the money he has he can’t make the most of the beautiful diverse Mancunian culture ???? so maybe he is looking for an excuse for something else ? his whinge bag of a girlfriend ?
Pep on the other hand absolutely loves the beautiful diverse Mancunian culture and has bought into it owning his own restaurant etc and travels everywhere around the city and to the campus on his own either on his bike or on foot .

Saw him on his bike on Sunday

[Harry Dowd scored]

Wish he's just keep his mouth shut tbh. I think he might have worked out Manchester isn't Lisbon before he arrived. There are currently over 20 Portugese players in the PL - two of them committed on long term contracts at City - they all seem to be able to cope with living in Manchester, Wolverhampton, Liverpool, Leicester, Southampton, Leeds. London, Nottingham etc.

Agree with this, in addition it gives the anti City media license to quote “ the unhappy Silva will leave at the end of season” make no mistake they will shoe horn this into their biased narrative

[Dubciteh]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

Yep. A shame his Mrs can’t see that. Weird how there was never a culture issue before she came on the scene - he even signed a new contract to stay in Manchester an extra 5 years…I’d have more respect for him if he was just honest and said, “my Mrs hates it here. She’s an Instagram model and needs to be in nice looking locations.”

Luckily we have a player that will always give 110%

Im with you on this. Why he would want to leave is beyond me when in a few years he can travel the world living and doing whatever he wants. Why he would want to play his peak football anywhere else boggles me. It will be his loss when he goes but if he had of done his career here it could have been statue territory.

[salford city]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

Yep. A shame his Mrs can’t see that. Weird how there was never a culture issue before she came on the scene - he even signed a new contract to stay in Manchester an extra 5 years…I’d have more respect for him if he was just honest and said, “my Mrs hates it here. She’s an Instagram model and needs to be in nice looking locations.”

Luckily we have a player that will always give 110%

Im with you on this. Why he would want to leave is beyond me when in a few years he can travel the world living and doing whatever he wants. Why he would want to play his peak football anywhere else boggles me. It will be his loss when he goes but if he had of done his career here it could have been statue territory.

Makes no footballing sense at all. Grow a fucking pair Bernie there are no shortage of brain dead bimbos out there for you. Would hate to see him leave but if he does end up at Farca they had better be paying top dollar

[stupot]

He also said there was only one offer from one team and it was easy for City to turn down as it came in quite late and there wasn't time to get a replacement but it wasn't from Spain.
The PSG story was true then.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Bernardo should be cut some slack IMO - How many on this site are in the same type of relationship where your Mrs calls the shots and you go along with it ? If you are honest I’ll bet a huge % on here are .

Most of my mates are fucked for that very reason .

[City64]

Bernardo should be cut some slack IMO - How many on this site are in the same type of relationship where your Mrs calls the shots and you go along with it ? If you are honest I’ll bet a huge % on here are .

Most of my mates are fucked for that very reason .

I’m from Wigan
I do what I want
I’m from Wigan and I do what I want .

[City64]

You're a long time retired as a footballer.

Yep. A shame his Mrs can’t see that. Weird how there was never a culture issue before she came on the scene - he even signed a new contract to stay in Manchester an extra 5 years…I’d have more respect for him if he was just honest and said, “my Mrs hates it here. She’s an Instagram model and needs to be in nice looking locations.”

Luckily we have a player that will always give 110%

Im with you on this. Why he would want to leave is beyond me when in a few years he can travel the world living and doing whatever he wants. Why he would want to play his peak football anywhere else boggles me. It will be his loss when he goes but if he had of done his career here it could have been statue territory.

Makes no footballing sense at all. Grow a fucking pair Bernie there are no shortage of brain dead bimbos out there for you. Would hate to see him leave but if he does end up at Farca they had better be paying top dollar

Literally thousands of bimbos in MCR

Riyadh Mahrez the ugly bastard found one or she found him and he doing just fine all part of the Cheshire set now !

[Outcast]

He'll turn 29 next year, we should cash in whilst he's still got value and get Bellingham in before the vermins do.

[Hazy2]

Bernardo Silva has broken his silence after a summer of speculation about a potential exit from Manchester City and a move to Barcelona.

Silva says he prefers to leave City due to his lifestyle and the culture clash of living in Manchester.

But the Portugal international makes clear he will always have full commitment for City while he is still there.

He told BBC Sport:"My culture [in Portugal] is a bit different from your culture off the pitch. I love Manchester, people are really nice, the way they've treated me in the street, bars, restaurants, it's a bit different from where I'm from, sometimes you want different things..."

"It's nothing to do with how nice the people are here and how good an city is, and how happy I am to be staying. I'm staying for this season and if I stay here two or three seasons, I'm always going to do my best for this club."

basically a racist

Post of the week Hahaha good work…

[Blue Jam]

Silva says he prefers to leave City due to his lifestyle and the culture clash of living in Manchester.

For fucks sake, reopen Hacienda, give him some Mitzubishis and a bottle of Evian ASAP