Benfica wants to bring Bernardo Silva back in January

João Noronha Lopes, candidate for the presidency of Benfica, has announced his intention to bring Bernardo Silva back to the Portuguese club as early as next January.

The 31-year-old attacking midfielder left Benfica for Monaco in 2014, initially on loan, before being sold to Manchester City three years later. Since then, Silva has enjoyed tremendous success in England: 410 appearances in all competitions, 72 goals, and 73 assists. With Portugal, he has 14 goals in 103 caps.

"Yes, I can confirm that a contract is waiting for Bernardo Silva," Noronha Lopes told A Bola. "He embodies everything I want for Benfica: the club's identity, a winning culture, and he is a true Benfica fan."

The proposed deal would come into effect in January 2026, giving the club the chance to bolster their squad with one of its former stars.

Aliou Toundé |

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