Bernardo Silva is one of the most well-known and respected footballers in the entire world. Not only has he had a prolific paying career throughout these days, but he is a veteran player at this point who is still getting numerous minutes at Manchester rCity under Pep Guardiola. The midfielder has shown longevity in his career by playing numerous games this season and leading his team to yet another Premier League trophy for the 2023-2024 campaign.
So, if you are his teammate, of course, you would listen to his advice. Not only does he know what he is talking about on the pitch, but he knows what to do off of the pitch. He made a great move by going to Manchester City, as it has been proven that he has won dozens of trophies, played thousands of minutes, and scored key goals for his squad.
Therefore, his Portuguese teammate should take his advice with his upcoming transfer dilemma.
Bernardo Silva Encourages Portuguese Teammate
Bernardo Silva knows what moves to make and when to make them. He made a move to Manchester City a few years ago and has never looked back. Now, he is giving the same advice to his Portugal international squad member, Joao Neves, to make a move to Manchester City instead of going to their same-city rivals, Manchester United.
Neves had his sights set on going to the Red Devils for the upcoming 2024-2025 Premier League campaign, but Bernardo Silva might have talked him out of such a move.
Manchester United has been talking with Nerves for months now after monitoring his performances in the Portuguese Premier League at Benfica, noting how he has performed extremely well in the midfield. They even said via verbal conversation they would be willing to pay more than $109 million to secure him for the next year.
However, Bernardo Silva might be playing ‘agent’ for Manchester City and encouraging his domestic country’s teammates to join City instead.
‘I told him to go to Manchester City. It’s not easy. He’s a player who, due to the success he had last season, has many clubs that want him. As a Portuguese and being player, I appreciate him, I would like to see him by my side. But I want the best for him. I don’t need to convince him. Let him make his decision, let it be the best for him…’
Joao Neves at Benfica
Neves had a great season at Benfica after joining in 2022. He joined the Benfica B team in 2022, amassing 11 appearances, before being selected for the full senior team for Benfica in 2022. Now, he has more than 50 appearances for his club and has scored four key goals during his time with the senior squad.
At just 19 years of age, Joao Neves is certainly a player to look for in the future. It is no wonder that Bernardo Silva wants him to come to City – he can teach him a thing or two before he retires and passes the midfield torch on to another Portuguese maestro in the middle of the park.
At Benfica, Neves started the 2023-2024 season with a bang. He was named the man of the match in the first game and helped propel his club to winning the Supertaca Candido de Oliveira, the first trophy he ever won with Benfica.
In November 2023, he scored the equalizing goal in the very last minute of play in stoppage time to lead to a 2-1 victory over Sporting CP, receiving the MVP of the match award. He consistently put up high-level performances that earned him the Liga’s Midfielder of the Month in February and March 2024.
Will Bernardo Silva convince his teammate to come to Pep’s team? Only time will tell.
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