'I leave as one more of you, a Man City supporter for life'
[Getty Images] Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has announced he will leave the club when his current contract expires at the end of the season but says he will remain a supporter "for life". The 31-year-old racked up a haul of 15 major trophies, 76 goals and 77 assists in his time at City, but says that was only half of the story. "This city and this club gave me much more than I ever hoped for.
What we won and achieved together is a legacy that will for ever be cherished in my heart. " said the Portuguese playmaker in a heartfelt post on Instagram. "In a few months it's time to say goodbye to the city where not only we won so much as a football club, but also where I started my marriage and my family.
" He then thanked fans for their "unconditional support" through the years. "My main goal as a player was to always play with passion so you guys could feel proud and well represented on the pitch. I hope you felt that every single game.
" He went on to thank the club, manager Pep Guardiola, staff and his team-mates for letting him "be a part of this journey for so long". "The atmosphere we created every day in the training ground made me feel at home and a part of a big family. Let's enjoy together these last weeks and fight for what this season still brings us.
"I arrived as a Man City player, I leave as one more of you, a Man City supporter for life. " [Getty Images]