Bernardo Silva says it is time for Manchester City’s next generation of players to take centre stage as he prepares to leave the club. Multiple outlets report that the 31-year-old midfielder, who is described as the team’s captain, is set to depart the Etihad Stadium after nine trophy-laden years. His contract is due to expire at the end of the current season, and he is expected to leave when it concludes. The reports frame Silva’s comments as encouraging the club to build around younger players and give them more prominent roles following his exit. While the coverage focuses on the timing of his departure and his assessment of what comes next, it does not provide additional detail about his future plans beyond the end-of-season contract situation. The story reflects Silva’s public remarks ahead of the transition period for City, with outlets aligning on his age, leadership role, length of service, and the contractual end point at the end of the season.