Bernardo Silva to leave Man City: Captain to exit at the end of the season when contract is up, it has been confirmed

Erling Haaland has hailed team-mate Bernardo Silva as the "smartest player I have ever played with" as Manchester City confirmed the skipper's departure from the Etihad this summer.

The Portugal international, 31, has won six Premier League titles and one Champions League during his nine seasons with City, but will depart when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

His departure was first revealed by assistant manager Pep Lijnders following City's 4-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool on April 4, with City confirming on Thursday that their captain will leave the club this summer.