Manchester City needs to accelerate; Bernardo Silva has reached the age to retire comfortably in the Saudi Pro League, with an offer of €40 million annual salary & talks already underway.

Under Guardiola, Manchester City faced an unusual trophy drought last season, and their results this season are not very promising either. Guardiola’s strategy this term is to boost the pace of the whole squad. With De Bruyne and Gündoğan gone, Haaland is developing in all aspects, and now Bernardo Silva has come to the stage where heading to the Saudi Pro League for a well-paid retirement is on the table, since his ball control is seriously hindering City’s offensive rhythm.

According to an exclusive report from foreign media 365scores, a Saudi Pro League club has initiated formal talks with Bernardo Silva, offering the Portuguese midfielder an annual salary between €35 million and €40 million. Sources reveal that in recent hours, the Saudi side has made significant progress in negotiations with Bernardo Silva. His agent has discussed the possibility of a winter transfer with a Saudi club; if that fails, a free transfer next summer is likely. Bernardo has received offers of €35-40 million per year, plus substantial bonuses and image rights. The 31-year-old is seriously considering a move to the Saudi Pro League, though he also has invitations from top European leagues, including Juventus and Benfica, but their salary offers are far lower than those from Saudi clubs. Bernardo must decide whether to pursue big earnings in Saudi Arabia or choose a more comfortable lifestyle and maintain competitive form by staying in Europe.

Bernardo Silva is currently valued at €38 million, with a pre-tax weekly wage of £300,000, and his contract with Manchester City runs until the end of June 2026. Considering the situations of De Bruyne and Gündoğan, City is unlikely to renew Bernardo’s contract. Guardiola aims to rejuvenate the squad, speed up tactics, and build a new championship-winning team hungry for honors.