Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays another update on the the future of Bernardo Silva.
The Portugal international has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer. Silva is believed to be pushing for the move and Pep Guardiola admitted last week that he does not know whether the midfielder will be at the Etihad beyond the end of the window.
The constant claims from the Nou Camp that the Catalan club expect to snatch Silva away to La Liga have not gone down well at the Etihad.
Silva has failed to quell speculation that he wants to be sold. He featured as a substitute in the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday as rumours continue to swirl over whether he will will leave the club in the transfer window.
He is a firm fan favourite at the Etihad and received a rousing reception when he emerged from the bench against Bournemouth on Saturday. Fans sang his name for what seemed like an eternity.
Upon the final whistle Bernardo Silva applauded all four stands inside the Etihad, and was the last of City’s players to depart the pitch – He then handed his shirt over to a fan.
On Sunday writting on his Twitter account, Bernardo Silva thanked the City faithful for the reception shown to him when he came off the bench.
Whether it was linked to his future is unclear, but that Bernardo’s post riled up Man City supporters.
According to a new report from Catalan radio outlet Esport3, Silva moved houses in Manchester last week before applauding fans around the Etihad Stadium for their support in his cameo against Bournemouth this weekend.
Moreover, it is understood neither Barcelona nor Silva’s agent Jorge Mendes have conveyed a desire to take the Manchester City man to Catalonia.
The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.
“We’ve won.”
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“He’s staying!”
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“so he isn’t going anywhere then.”
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“He ain’t going nowhere 😅.”
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“He’s here to stay!”
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“He’s with us this season so loving it 💙.”
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“Well I think this confirms he’s staying with City.”
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“This isn’t necessarily confirmation he’s staying. Could’ve sold his home and moved into short-term rented due to the prospect of a move away from Manchester.”
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