“Talking for a long time” – Presidential candidate confirms transfer talks with Manchester City man

Benfica presidential candidate João Noronha Lopes has admitted he’s been talking to Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva about a return to the club “for a long time”.

SAPO cover comments from him today. He was speaking at a presidential debate on Thursday as he battles Rui Costa for the role.

The next Benfica president is set to be elected on November 8^th after the vote on October 25^th saw both candidates fail to secure an absolute majority. Costa did, though, secure the most…