Silva, who has made over 400 City appearances across eight seasons, has ruled out any suggestion of a summer move away from the Etihad.

Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will stay at Manchester City this season, after being named captain by Pep Guardiola. Silva is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad and had been linked with a move away from the club.

Pep Guardiola has chosen Bernardo Silva as Manchester City's new captain ahead of what the Portuguese midfielder has admitted could be his last season at the club.

Pep Guardiola has left the door open for Jack Grealish to stay at Manchester City but suggested the ideal solution would be for the England star to find a new club this summer. Grealish, 29, was left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad after a disappointing season at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola suggested on Tuesday that Jack Grealish should seek a new club to rekindle his passion for the game after two years on the sidelines at Manchester City.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dropped a strong hint over his club’s next blockbuster transfer deal.