Bruno Lage on Bernardo Silva’s return to Benfica: “Diplomatic” | OneFootball

Bruno Lage believes that Bernardo Silva will return to Benfica, regardless of who is the President. In the preview of the eagles' reception to Santa Clara, the coach was confronted with the statements of João Noronha Lopes and argued that the return of the Portuguese international is not related to who is in leadership at that time.

"Without wanting to get into the political act of the matter, from what I know of Bernardo Silva and his motivation, is that he will soon be a player of Benfica, regardless of the President", revealed the eagles' coach, showing hope in the return of the player formed in the reds.

Remember that the speculation around the return of the Portuguese international from Manchester City to Benfica emerges again, after statements by João Noronha Lopes, candidate for the presidency of the Club da Luz, who claimed to have "a contract waiting for Bernardo Silva", if he won the elections.

“Yes, I confirm that there is a contract waiting for Bernardo Silva. And I really want to bring Bernardo back in January. He embodies everything I want for Benfica. Identity, culture of victory and he is a great Benfiquista. And I can assure you that we will not stop here”, revealed João Noronha Lopes.

In the last elections in which João Noronha Lopes was a candidate, in 2020, having been defeated by Luís Filipe Vieira, Bernardo Silva had already shown his support for the former McDonald's manager. Now, although he has not yet done so publicly, everything indicates that he will do the same again, which strengthens the candidate's statements.

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