Bernardo Silva speaks out on Benfica interest, but news is grim | OneFootball

Benfica continues to be mentioned as a possible destination for Bernardo Silva, but the reality is quite different. Although the Portuguese international is nearing the end of his contract with Manchester City, there is, for now, no alignment between the two parties regarding a possible return to the Luz.

Even with his emotional connection to the Reds, the midfielder is not considering, at this stage, a return to Portugal. The decision has nothing to do with internal issues at Benfica, but is instead a career choice, as the player intends to keep competing at the highest level outside the country.

Despite the various reports placing him in Benfica’s orbit, the player is not open to returning. His goal is to remain in more competitive leagues, where he can continue fighting for titles and establish himself among the elite of European football.

At 31, Bernardo Silva believes he still has a lot to offer and is looking for a new international challenge, with several clubs monitoring his situation, one of them being Barcelona. A return to Benfica remains a possible scenario in the future, but for now it is completely out of his immediate plans, according to the newspaper 'A Bola'.

This season, playing for Manchester City, Bernardo Silva - valued at €27 million - has already made a total of 42 appearances: 30 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, three in the English League Cup and one in the FA Cup.

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