Bernardo Silva supports Benfica, but says he’s a fan of another club | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva said goodbye to Manchester City after nine seasons marked by enormous collective and individual success. The Portugal international leaves the English club after winning 20 trophies and received glowing praise from Pep Guardiola, who even described him as a “legend with a capital L” for the Citizens.

In a long interview with the English club’s official channels, he spoke about the emotional bond he built with the club and assured that he will remain connected to the English side despite his Benfica roots: “I’m Portuguese and a Benfica supporter, but I can guarantee that my feelings for the club are very strong and that I will support Manchester City for the rest of my life,” he said.

The 31-year-old also explained that he feels this is the ideal time to bring this chapter in England to a close, especially because of his desire to be closer to his family again and to seek a new challenge in his career. “It’s an opportunity to go closer to my family, it’s been 12 years since I left, and above all I want a new challenge,” he admitted.

The playmaker - who is already looking for a new club - also took the chance to recall some of the figures who left the biggest mark on him during his time in Manchester, with special words for former teammates such as Danilo, Gabriel Jesus, Riyad Mahrez, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne. As for Guardiola, he did not hide his admiration: “He was always an inspiration. In the years when I was at Benfica and wasn’t used because they thought I wasn’t big enough, I watched his Barcelona and thought that if they could do it, maybe one day I could too. Being part of his success is fantastic.”

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