
Bernardo Silva Opens the Door to a Move to the Saudi League
British media reports have clarified that Portuguese star Bernardo Silva is seriously considering a professional experience in the Saudi League at the end of his current contract with Manchester City in the summer of 2026, making him one of the most anticipated targets alongside Harry Kane and Bruno Fernandes.
The 'Talk Sport' newspaper mentioned that communications between the player's representatives and the Saudi league management date back to the summer of 2023, when Silva received a massive offer from Al Hilal amounting to £500,000 per week, in addition to a signing bonus exceeding £2 million, but he chose to stay in England.
Since joining Manchester City from Monaco in 2017, Silva has played over 400 matches, contributing to the achievement of 6 English league titles, as well as winning the 2023 UEFA Champions League, becoming one of the key pillars in Pep Guardiola's system.
Despite reaching an advanced stage in his career, the Portuguese remains a key player for City this season, having started in 4 of the first 6 matches, reflecting his ongoing technical value within the lineup.
Sources indicate that the Saudi league sees the summer of 2026 as an opportunity to attract prominent Portuguese names, continuing the significant impact made by Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at Al Nassr in 2023. Meanwhile, Al Hilal seems less eager to renegotiate, while both Al Ahli and Al Qadisiyah have shown readiness to make new offers to the player.
As for Al Nassr, they have placed Bruno Fernandes at the top of their priorities before considering Silva, especially after the Manchester United captain rejected a tempting offer from Al Hilal amounting to £700,000 per week, while keeping the door open for a future move.
Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, also remains a prominent candidate due to a low release clause of £56 million effective in 2026, although the player does not show a strong desire to move to Saudi Arabia. Younger names like Morgan Gibbs-White and Andre Santos have also been mentioned among the interests.
It seems that Bernardo Silva, after achieving most of the possible titles with Manchester City, may choose the Saudi League as a final destination for his illustrious career, with a huge contract that ensures his future and enhances the league's image on the global stage, despite the option of continuing in Europe still being available to him.
The 'Talk Sport' newspaper mentioned that communications between the player's representatives and the Saudi league management date back to the summer of 2023, when Silva received a massive offer from Al Hilal amounting to £500,000 per week, in addition to a signing bonus exceeding £2 million, but he chose to stay in England.
Since joining Manchester City from Monaco in 2017, Silva has played over 400 matches, contributing to the achievement of 6 English league titles, as well as winning the 2023 UEFA Champions League, becoming one of the key pillars in Pep Guardiola's system.
Despite reaching an advanced stage in his career, the Portuguese remains a key player for City this season, having started in 4 of the first 6 matches, reflecting his ongoing technical value within the lineup.
Sources indicate that the Saudi league sees the summer of 2026 as an opportunity to attract prominent Portuguese names, continuing the significant impact made by Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at Al Nassr in 2023. Meanwhile, Al Hilal seems less eager to renegotiate, while both Al Ahli and Al Qadisiyah have shown readiness to make new offers to the player.
As for Al Nassr, they have placed Bruno Fernandes at the top of their priorities before considering Silva, especially after the Manchester United captain rejected a tempting offer from Al Hilal amounting to £700,000 per week, while keeping the door open for a future move.
Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, also remains a prominent candidate due to a low release clause of £56 million effective in 2026, although the player does not show a strong desire to move to Saudi Arabia. Younger names like Morgan Gibbs-White and Andre Santos have also been mentioned among the interests.
It seems that Bernardo Silva, after achieving most of the possible titles with Manchester City, may choose the Saudi League as a final destination for his illustrious career, with a huge contract that ensures his future and enhances the league's image on the global stage, despite the option of continuing in Europe still being available to him.