As Benfica’s squad prepares for the 2024/25 season, Paulo Bernardo is unsure what will happen to him in the following weeks.
According to a report in the Portuguese newspaper Record, numerous young Eagles players are now hoping to shine in pre-season in order to preserve their position on the squad. The midfielder, who spent the previous season on loan at Celtic, now lives in a slightly different position.
According to the outlet, the 22-year-old is still waiting for the two teams to reach an agreement so that he may join Celtic permanently.
Bernardo had four goals and three assists in 33 appearances while on loan at Celtic, and his performances impressed the team enough that they tried to keep him.
The problem is that the Hoops did not want to pay the €7.5 million initially agreed upon with Benfica to make the deal permanent, so they are now negotiating a fresh sum.
It was also claimed that Bernardo’s salary at Benfica was excessive, which is currently being discussed at the negotiating table.
