Bernardo Silva transferred to Manchester City in 2017 for a fee of 50 million euros. Following the transfer, Pep Guardiola, then the assistant head coach, indicated that Silva was likely to depart the club. During an FA Cup match against Liverpool, Lijnders, who was filling in for Guardiola on the bench, addressed questions surrounding Silva’s future.
The interim coach sought to alleviate concerns about the Portuguese midfielder’s potential departure. Lijnders stated, “Every good story has an end. It’s a pity.
Hopefully, one day we’ll know what to do without him.”
The comments followed initial reports suggesting a possible move for Silva. Guardiola’s remarks highlighted the club’s recognition of Silva’s contributions while acknowledging the natural conclusion of his time at Manchester City.
