According to information from A Bola, discussions are already underway between Benfica and the player's entourage, arousing real hope that an agreement can be concluded in the near future.
Even if a return to Lisbon would lead to a significant drop in salary for Silva compared to his current salary at Etihad, financial considerations do not seem to be an obstacle. For the Portuguese international, this transfer would represent an emotional decision rather than a monetary.
Bernardo Silva to a homecoming?
Bernardo is a young product of Benfica, but his passage there was brief, with only a few appearances before leaving the club. A return today would be much more than just football question: it would be a question of finishing something that he considered incomplete. Although FC Barcelona has long been linked to Silva, the Spanish giants remain hesitant to make a firm offer. The financial constraints always affecting their transfer operations, a formal transfer for the city midfielder is far from guaranteed.
This season was far from simple for Bernardo, even if he managed to stay without injury – a rare feat in the team of Pep Guardiola this season. In fact, only Josko Gvardiol made more appearances than him, Silva having participated in 39 games in all competitions, but the lack of form of City and the risk of missing the qualification for the Champions League could mean that this is the ideal moment to move on.
While manager Pep Guardiola should refresh his midfielder options before next season, the idea that Bernardo leaves the club is growing.
