Benfica hit with bad news over Bernardo Silva | OneFootball

Benfica is not in Bernardo Silva's immediate plans. As determined, the Club of Light will have to wait a bit longer for the return of one of the greatest stars to emerge from the Seixal academy, as the Portuguese international is inclined to explore other challenges in his career.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the Portuguese international, who since last Thursday, January 1, is free to sign a pre-contract with any club, is at a decisive phase in his career. At 31 years old, Bernardo Silva does not hide his desire to return to Benfica; however, the midfielder feels he still has much to offer to football and, therefore, has other plans in mind.

Bernardo Silva's decision aligns with the statements made by Jorge Mendes at the Globe Soccer Awards. Additionally, the player's high salary — 15.6 million euros per year — is an unsustainable reality for the Club of Light. Thus, the press indicates that the Citizens' number 20 has several clubs monitoring his situation.

As revealed by the newspaper A Bola, Bernardo Silva has a market in Italy, with Juventus and Milan, two of the main Serie A clubs, interested in signing him. However, Barcelona — another dream expressed by the Portuguese — is the third club to show interest in the former Benfica player.

Bernardo Silva — valued at 27 million euros — is entering the last six months of his contract. In the current season, the Manchester City midfielder has played a total of 25 official matches: 19 in the Premier League, five in the Champions League, and one in the English League Cup. In the 1,718 minutes he has been on the pitch, he has recorded one goal and two assists.

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