The Portuguese star Bernardo Silva sparked controversy with candid statements about his life in Manchester, which reignited speculation about his future with Manchester City, especially since his contract ends this summer.

Silva said in a press statement: "I'm not saying I don't like being here, but culturally, Manchester doesn't align with the life I envision for myself. Sometimes, I don't feel happy."

He added: "Before I met my wife, I was often alone, and I didn't feel comfortable and frequently thought about leaving. But that wasn't because of the team, as I love the club."

He concluded his speech with a joking tone: "I always say that if Manchester City were in Southern Europe, I would have stayed there forever."

The statements of the Portuguese star seem to indicate his preference for living in countries like Spain or Portugal, noting that the player is sought after by several clubs, most notably Barcelona, Inter, Juventus, as well as clubs in the Saudi league.