Treble winners Manchester City have tied down Bernardo Silva to a new improved three-year deal with the club with an official announcement expected imminently.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the long-awaited deal has finally been signed today by the Portuguese star who has become a crucial player since arriving from Ligue 1 side Monaco in 2017.

It had to be this week… and it will be this week. Bernardo Silva signs new deal at Manchester City today 🔵✍🏻🇵🇹 #MCFC https://t.co/EFPcPyNgf7

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2023

Bernardo Silva signs new three-year deal

If he decides to see through his new deal, it will mean Silva will have spent nine years at the Etihad Stadium. This is despite speculation seeming to arise every summer over the Portuguese international’s future.

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have been continuously linked with signing the 28-year-old, who is currently City’s first-choice right-winger but has also regularly been deployed as a central midfielder throughout his spell.

The long-term absence of Kevin De Bruyne may mean Silva will play a large part of this season in central midfield, however. Silva’s versatility and ability to take on Pep Guardiola’s instructions without fault were key factors as to why the Cityzens were so keen to keep him at the Etihad Stadium beyond this summer.