Bernardo Silva insists he is happy at Manchester City despite being unable to secure a move out of the club in the summer.
Midfielder Bernardo was one of 'four' City players Pep Guardiola said wanted to leave, but no move materialised and the Portuguese international instead remained at the Etihad.
He has shown no signs of sulking, however, with a brilliant start to the season which has included two club Player of the Month awards and some sensational performances in midfield, in particular against Liverpool.
However, reports of a departure in January or next summer remain frequent in the gossip columns.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the trip to Manchester United on Saturday lunchtime, Bernardo said he loves playing for City, and that his relationship with the supporters and people within the club has never been at risk.
"I'm feeling happy right now. I love the club, I've always loved the club," he said, without ruling out he could look to leave again in the future.
"I feel the love from the fans, from the staff and from my team-mates and that was never the question."
In the summer, before the transfer window closed, Guardiola confirmed that Bernardo was one of the players considering leaving the club.
"He's our player," the manager said in August.
"Not just Bernardo, there are two, three or four players that want to leave but they are our players under contract and when they bring some offer and their agents come here and they want to leave we are open to discuss absolutely everything but it depends on them.
"Otherwise, they will continue training really well, they will stay here and I will decide if they stay or don't stay. The players who want to leave know the door is open because we don't want anyone here unsatisfied but they have to bring someone. Otherwise, they will stay here."
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