Bernardo Silva joined Manchester City in the summer of 2017 from AS Monaco for a €50m fee; it’s safe to say he’s lived up to that price tag.
Although he was never a player tasked with scoring many goals or providing many assists, he plays a deeply important role for Pep Guardiola’s side by controlling the ball, helping with the build-up, and getting involved in the final third to break the lines.
His contract expires at the end of the 2025/2026 season, and in this Bernardo Silva scout report and player analysis, we are going to take a look at the role Silvas been tasked with this season and which clubs could best suit him if he seeks a transfer.
Bernardo Silva Build-Up Play
Bernardo Silva’s profile is really interesting, and that’s why Pep Guardiola is such a fan.
In Manchester City’s build-up play, he can change from the 8 to the 6 and vice versa.
Usually, you’ll see him drop into a double-pivot role, look to receive the ball and support in the build-up play.
That would be either by playing quickly into the full-back or by dribbling forward.
Bernardo Silva Build Up Play
Bernardo Silva Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Where Does Pep Guardiola's Midfield Controller Fit Next? – Player Analysis 2
The other scenario is you can see Silva dropping between the two centre-backs and playing as the sole 6.
Not the most likely place you’ll find him.
When Manchester City face an injury cr
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