Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently represents Premier League side Manchester City. The Portuguese star is an extremely versatile player and can help his team by playing in numerous positions across the pitch. He has played defensive roles as a defensive midfielder and advanced roles as a right winger for Manchester City and has been effective in both of those positions. This article talks about Bernardo Silva’s net worth and the salary he earns while playing for Manchester City.
Bernardo Silva began his footballing career at the renowned youth academy of Benfica. He honed his skills in the academy from 2002 to 2013 before making his professional debut for the club. Despite showing promise, Silva’s playing time at Benfica was limited, and in search of more opportunities, he was loaned to the French club AS Monaco in 2014. After an initial loan with the club, his transfer to AS Monaco was made permanent in 2015.
Joyeux anniversaire Bernardo ❤️🤍
Notre ancien ailier portugais, champion de France en 2017, célèbre aujourd’hui ses 30 ans ! 🎂
Bernardo Silva avec l’ASM c’est : 𝟭𝟰𝟳 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘀, 𝟮𝟴 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝟭𝟵 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲́𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 🔥 pic.twitter.com/hnFrvp4HbN
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At Monaco, Silva truly flourished under the guidance of manager Leonardo Jardim. His remarkable performances during the 2016-17 season were pivotal in helping the club win the Ligue 1 title and reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. His dazzling displays caught the attention of top clubs across Europe, with many clubs becoming interested in securing the talented player’s signature. The Portuguese star ended up making 147 appearances for the club in all competitions before deciding it was time for a move.
Bernardo Silva signed a five-year contract with Manchester City on 26th May 2017 in a deal worth around £43.5 Million. He has since stayed with Manchester City and has spent the majority of his career representing the Premier League club. The player quickly established himself in the squad and became a key player at Manchester City, helping them reach great heights through the years, including multiple league titles and other honours.
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The Portuguese star has played seven seasons at the club and is currently in his eighth season. In these seven seasons, he has won the Premier League title a whopping six times, with the club failing to win it only once in the 2019-20 season when Liverpool upstaged them. He has also won two FA Cups, four EFL Cups, and one UEFA Champions League trophy.
Bernardo Silva was a key part of the 2022-23 squad when Manchester City managed to win the coveted treble, which includes winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League trophy in a single season. His performances have been rewarded with multiple contracts over the years. These lucrative contracts are Silva’s primary source of income, and he has managed to accumulate a net worth of around £22 Million with the help of these professional contracts.
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Bernardo Silva signed a new three-year contract with the club on 23rd August 2024. This will keep him at the club until the summer of 2026 unless he transfers to another club. Silva was heavily linked with various top clubs, one being Barcelona, but no move materialised. His new contract makes him the third highest-paid player in Manchester City, with the player earning around £300,000/week. Only Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne earn more than Bernardo Silva.
It will be interesting to see if Bernardo Silva completes his contract with Manchester City or decides to transfer to another club. While he has been linked to many clubs, he has always ended up staying at the club. One thing is for sure: whether he stays with the Cityzens or transfers to another club, he will have a high-paying contract that will help boost his net worth even further in the future.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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