Guardiola makes it clear that City will not make it easier for Bernardo Silva to leave

Published:17/03/2024 - 09:02h

Updated:17/03/2024 - 09:02h

Bernardo Silva was Manchester City's hero in qualifying for the semi-finals of the FA Cup. The Portuguese scored both goals for his team against Newcastle (2-0) and, after the game, Pep Guardiola did not hesitate to get wet 'on the future of the midfielder

The Manchester City converted the Saturday in the first team that advances six consecutive times to the semifinals of the FA Cup. The ones of Pep Guardiola won home to the Newcastle (2-0) thanks to a doublet of Bernardo Silva. The international Portuguese took advantage of two detours of the rival defence to arrive to 10 goals in the season and be supported by life to the group 'sky blue' in the fight by a new triplete.

The one of Lisbon also adds 5 assistances in 36 parties in what it goes of the 2023/24, loading with the weight of orquestar the game 'cityzen' in front of the absence of Kevin Of Bruyne, Jack Grealish (by injury) and Ílkay Gündogan after his course to the FC Barcelona. Bernardo directed the victory with two so many in the minutes 13 and 31 in front of a Newcastle that grieve tested with two shots (one to door) in all the party.

Guardiola Reiterates the importance of Bernardo Silva for his City

After the party, Pep Guardiola did not repair in praises to the luso and left clear that, of face to the future, the '20' will keep on being key for the club. "All the world loves it and we want it, even with goals of rebound (laughs), is very important for us and that remain with us is very important. I have said many times the important that is to personal level and futbolístico".

Besides, the Catalan trainer referred to other figures of the team of face to the final stretch of the season, where the 'cityzens' aspire to a new triplete. "Of Bruyne will go back prompt, but when you see the calendar after the international stop, have Arsenal, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Real Madrid... Three days, three days, three days. It will be really difficult and have to have all", puntualizó Pep.

The City does not change his posture on the future of Bernardo Silva

In this sense, the managerial 'cityzen' keeps intact his posture on the future of the mediocentro of 29 years. Bernardo will not go out of Manchester by less than 80 million euros, although his price could be higher in summer if the luso follows increasing his cotización. The Barça sondeó the possibility of ficharle in the two last summers, but only a pair of millionaire sales would open sufficient margin salarial to negotiate his traspaso.