Bernardo Silva recalls Benfica: Portuguese star says they gave me... | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva does not forget his roots. The Portuguese international, in a recent interview, spoke about his career and discussed his time at Benfica, stating that the Eagles played a very important role in his journey. Additionally, the star also praised a former gem from Sporting's youth academy.

In a conversation with BBC Sport, the Manchester City captain was asked which club had the greatest impact on his career and he replied: "It's hard to say. I would say it's divided between Benfica and Manchester City, because of the time I spent there".

"But Benfica shaped me from the age of 7 to 19. They gave me not only football knowledge but also helped shape me a bit as a man. They made me tougher and stronger," added the Portuguese international, emphasizing the importance of the Eagles in his development.

Following this, the former Benfica player — who recently spoke about Erling Haaland — discussed the impact of the Citizens: "At Manchester City, I achieved everything I dreamed of and more. I always dreamed of winning the Premier League, but I never imagined winning six".

"When I arrived at Monaco, I was lucky to meet João Moutinho, a Portuguese player who, for me, is one of the most intelligent to have played for our country. He was a mentor to me," added Bernardo Silva, giving high praise to the former number 8 of the national team.

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