Bernardo Silva is the latest Manchester City star to commit his long-term future by signing a three-year contract extension until 2025.
The Portugal international has become the 11th player to renew with the Premier League champions since January 2018.
It is believed his new deal is worth in excess of £150,000 a week, the prize for a stunning second season at the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid had been tracking his progress.
Silva has flourished this year and become one of the first names on Pep Guardiola's team sheet. He has followed the likes of Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte and Ederson in signing a new lengthy contract.
The 24-year-old is a hugely popular figure around the club and was nicknamed Pablo Picasso by team-mate Benjamin Mendy.
'It's an honour to extend my deal with Manchester City,' Silva said. 'This club offers everything a player needs to fulfil their ambitions and there's nowhere else I want to be.
'As soon as I heard City wanted me to stay longer, my mind was made up. I love the club, the manager, the players and the fans.
'The style of football we play here excites me, and I am determined to win more silverware. City gives me the best chance of doing that.'
Guardiola has been effusive in his praise of Silva and recently said he is already the 'big star' of the Portugal side that still boasts Cristiano Ronaldo.
City's sporting director Txiki Begiristain added: 'Bernardo is an exceptional talent, so offering him a new deal and ensuring he spends the best years of his career with us was a very easy decision.
'This is the latest example of our commitment to building a young squad of world-class players.
'We are constructing a side that will provide a platform for sustained success. Bernardo fits neatly into our plan.
'His work-rate, professionalism and technical quality have impressed us and there is plenty of scope for improvement.
'Under the guidance of Pep and the backroom staff we have here, we expect to see him develop into one of the world's best players over the coming years.'
vubckmnptu
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this extension is a very great one bernardo to the world u or at the right club u will be one of city great when your career is over great to see u at city till 2025 am loving it good lucky going forward
lezbikopr
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The money footballers make these days is really embarrassing to those who are not playing football.
AbhijaiSingh
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PORTUGAL HAS SO MANY TOP TALENTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE HYPE BERNARDO SILVA ANDRE SILVA RICARDO QARESMA GONCALO GUEDES JOA CANCELO RENATO SANCHEZ NELSON SEMEDO DANILO PERRIERA AMONG VETERANS LIKE PEPE RICARDO QARESMA RUI PATRICIO ANTHONY LOPES AND RONALDO
Kosiluv22
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MANCHESTER CITY GIVING THEIR PLAYERS LONGER CONTRACTS HMMM Guardiola BUILDING AN EMPIRE AS ZIDANE COMING BACK TO MADRID FOOTBALL LOOKING INTERESTED
Wokbdiost
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Good choice Bernardo for stayin nd makin long term contract with City uu are the best Portugal midfielder player ManCity all day everyday💙⚽️🔵
saadyasinc
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keep winning trophy the future legend one of the best midfielder Bernardo Silva
RiceBoii
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I wonder if he'll still be in the starting lineup if De Bruyne comes back from injury
as_win10
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First he was not at all a regular starter. But now he is a regular starter and is one of the key player of Manchester City It's all because of his hardwork. He had improved a lot. He has the ability to score goals, give super assists. He is a great passer of the ball. He can be used as a Winger or midfielder which is a very good thing for the team. For me he is somewhat underrated. This deal is so good for Both Manchester City and him. All the best for future.
daCR7
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Another Portuguese Making the headlines today. Proud to have you playing along with CR7 in national team. I wish you a luck for a better future ahead!!🖒🖒