Top Benfica figure discusses Bernardo Silva’s return: There’s no... | OneFootball

As the elections approach, a high-ranking figure from Benfica comments on the possibilities of seeing Bernardo Silva return to Benfica.

Months after the news about a possible return of Bernardo Silva to Benfica had cooled down, the upcoming elections have brought the topic back into focus. Rui Costa was asked about the future of the Manchester City star, and the Eagles' President provided some clarification.

In an interview with the newspaper A Bola, the leader of the Glorious - who also addressed the silence of the FPF - commented on the possible return of the Citizens' number 20 and pointed out that he wouldn't be the only one: "If Benfica has an opportunity to bring Bernardo Silva back home, I don't think there's a Benfica president who wouldn't want that".

However, he emphasized that it's not a smart move to make promises of that kind, given how unpredictable football is: "Now, do I promise player A, B, C, or D? Players who are under contract and whose futures are uncertain? Of course not".

João Félix was also a topic of conversation, and the President lamented that the Portuguese player chose to go elsewhere: "Over the years, I've tried to bring home players who came from our academy, João Félix was very close to returning to Benfica".

I respect João's decision".

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