Bernardo Silva Picks All-Time Best XI, Leaves Fellow Portuguese Star on the Bench (Photo Gallery)

Bernardo Silva is currently a hot topic, not just because he's a free agent, but because numerous giants are vying for his signature.

The midfielder bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City, where he spent the last nine seasons. Challenged by DAZN, he selected his all-time best XI of teammates, which you can see in the gallery below:

Notably absent from his dream team was Bruno Fernandes, his former Manchester United rival and current Portugal national team colleague. "I'm putting Bruno on the bench," he quipped with a laugh.

Silva admitted the exercise was "tough." "It's not a bad XI, it's mine, but I left a lot of great players out," he explained, naming Pep Guardiola as the manager of his chosen squad.

According to Transfermarkt data, Bernardo Silva is the third most valuable player whose contract expires in June. Check out the top 20 and other stars who could be available on a free transfer this summer in the gallery below: