Bernardo Silva learns brutal Man City transfer decision with long-serving midfielder set to follow Kevin De Bruyne in being forced out of club

Bernardo Silva is heading the same way as Kevin De Bruyne, with Manchester City making another brutal call on a modern-day club legend.

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• Portuguese joined City in 2017
• Rebuild being readied at the Etihad
• Sale will be sanctioned at right price

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  It has already been confirmed that Belgian midfielder De Bruyne will be leaving the Etihad Stadium as a free agent when his contract expires this summer. He has not been handed a new deal at 33 years of age.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Portuguese playmaker Silva is slightly younger than his current colleague, at 30, but is also being deemed surplus to requirements as City ready themselves for a summer rebuild under Pep Guardiola.

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  According to , City have told Silva he is no longer part of their plans. The midfielder moved to England from Monaco in 2017 and has taken in 397 appearances for the Blues – helping them to six Premier League titles alongside FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League triumphs.

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  Silva is said to be keen on heading back to his homeland. A return to his roots at Benfica could be agreed if City agree to a transfer fee much lower than the €58 million (£50m/$66m) release clause that exists in the Portugal international’s contract.