**Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva played his final game for the club yesterday as he is set to leave the club this summer.**
[The Portugal international spent nine years at the Etihad,](https://hayters.com/departing-silva-honoured-by-manchester-city-ahead-of-final-match/amp/) claiming 20 major honours. However, he will now depart at the same time as manager Pep Guardiola.
Silva received a guard of honour from both sets of players as he was substituted off in his final appearance. [It was a gesture that brought both Silva and Guardiola to tears.](https://hayters.com/bernardo-silva-confirms-he-will-leave-manchester-city/)
Reflecting on an emotional farewell, Silva told Sky Sports: “I didn’t sleep that well last night. I wasn’t really in very good condition to play, I started crying a lot in the dressing room, which for a game isn’t very good.
“We couldn’t play our best game, but today was a celebration. I’m really happy for all the guys that came for Ederson, for Gundo, for John, for me, and for Pep.
“I’m just really proud that I was a part of this fantastic generation. This group of people that are just a family for me.”
Silva continued: “The love that we got from these guys, me personally I doubt, I don’t think I will ever get it again.
“What we were part of was something truly special. This will forever be my family, my second home and I’m just really grateful that I was a part of it.”