 could lose the services of their manager and captain next season with the futures of both Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva in question beyond this summer.
Manager Guardiola has led the club to an unprecedented period of success during his tenure and midfielder Silva – his most trusted lieutenant – has been beside him every step of the way.
When the skipper climbed the steps at Wembley Stadium following City’s brilliant Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal on Sunday, it was the 18th piece of silverware he had lifted since joining the club from Monaco in 2017.
Silva may not quite have the standing of past City icons such as Kevin de Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany or David Silva, but his achievements will undoubtedly sit alongside theirs when he does make his exit from Etihad Stadium.
By James Kisoo
