Benfica update: Guardiola on Bernardo Silva’s Man City future | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola made it clear that he does not intend to let go of Bernardo Silva, at a time when the Portuguese international continues to be linked with a possible club change at the end of the season. After Manchester City's victory against Newcastle (2-0) in the first leg of the English League Cup semi-finals, the Catalan coach did not hold back on praising the midfielder even without being directly questioned about his future.

"You can't imagine the incredible player Bernardo Silva is. We will miss this player. I hope he can renew for I don't know how many centuries," said Guardiola, also highlighting the competitive profile of the number 20. "That guy is a competitor, he knows all the rules, everything."

Bernardo Silva, who is in his ninth season with the Citizens, is just a few months away from entering the final year of his contract, a situation that has fueled various market rumors. Nevertheless, Guardiola's words clearly express Manchester City's desire to extend their connection with the Portuguese midfielder, for now dismissing the possibility of a low-cost exit.

Despite this, the name of the Portuguese international continues to circulate strongly in Italy. Juventus, Napoli, and Como are some of the clubs that, according to the Italian press, are closely following the player's situation, in a dossier that promises to heat up the next transfer market.

This season, playing for Manchester City, Bernardo Silva – valued at 27 million euros – has so far played 29 games: 21 in the Premier League, five in the Champions League, one in the FA Cup, and two in the League Cup. In the 2014 minutes he was Pep Guardiola's choice, the former Benfica player scored one goal and made three assists.

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