Amorim and Bernardo Silva to Benfica? Noronha Lopes speaks out | OneFootball

Noronha Lopes ruled out the possibility of hiring Ruben Amorim as Benfica’s coach, but left the door open for Bernardo Silva’s return home. The candidate for the presidency of the Clube da Luz took a trip to London with Nuno Gomes and, upon returning, answered some questions from journalists.

“We went to Manchester to watch the derby and took the opportunity to have meetings and prepare Benfica’s future. I did not meet with Bernardo or Ruben before the game. Ruben has a contract with Manchester United and I do not comment on Manchester United’s results,” he began, regarding the Portuguese coach, who is not going through easy times in England.

Noronha Lopes continued and revealed that the coach he will work with, if elected as the next President of Benfica, will be Bruno Lage. He also commented on the results of the NOW polls, where he is leading: “They reflect what I have been feeling throughout the country.”

“I want to bring a winning culture to Benfica and Bernardo has commitment, dedication, talent, great Benfiquismo, we need people who know how to win and Bernardo symbolizes all of that and I will do everything to bring him back,” he added, explaining that the door is open for the Portuguese international to return home.

Nuno Gomes, who accompanied Noronha Lopes on the trip to Manchester, also commented on the Ruben Amorim issue: “I am friends with Ruben and he has a contract with Manchester United and I have nothing more to add, we were there to watch the game and to take care of what we want for the future.”

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