Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away from the club ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to a report by A Bola via Sport Witness, Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva is ready to rejoin his former club Benfica, and it will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions are willing to sanction his departure.
The 100-cap Portuguese international has proven himself to be a world-class performer in the Premier League over the years, and he should prove to be a very good addition to the Benfica midfield.
Silva is capable of slotting into multiple midfield roles, and he will add goals and creativity to the side. The player has proven himself in the Premier League, and it is no surprise that he is ready to return to his homeland now, although recent reports have also linked him with Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester City will have to replace Kevin De Bruyne in the summer transfer window, and it remains to be seen whether they are ready to sell another experienced playmaker in the summer. The Belgian international has already announced that he will not renew his contract with Manchester City, and losing Silva along with him could be a blow for the Premier League champions.
It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away from Manchester City multiple times in recent years. It remains to be seen whether he can finally secure an exit from the Premier League club in the summer.
Benfica could be ideal for Silva now
The 100-cap Portuguese international has been a top class player for Manchester City since arriving from AS Monaco, and he has helped them win several major trophies. He will feel that this is the right time for him to try out a new challenge and moving back to Portugal to be ideal for him.
The lesser intensity of Portuguese football could prolong his career, and it could be ideal for the player. As for Benfica, it will be a massive coup if they manage to bring the player back this summer. Silva would not only improve the team with his quality, his leadership skills and winning experience could prove to be priceless for Benfica as well.
