Following a nervy Summer of transfer news, it has finally been announced that Paulo Bernardo will be making the return trip back to Paradise on a permanent transfer.
Bernardo initially joined the Hoops on a loan deal from Benfica in the Summer of 2023. Although Bernardo’s role last season wasn’t as large as others in the squad, he still managed to make 33 appearances, and bag 4 goals and 3 assists. Bernardo was also able to step up in several crucial moments for the Bhoys, notably the Scottish Cup final at the end of last season, where his aggressive drive down the pitch, and subsequent shot at goal, allowed Adam Idah to net the winner and secure the Scottish Cup for the Hoops. So, it seems Bernardo did enough last season to convince Brendan Rodgers to bring about his return to Glasgow on a permanent basis.
🔙 Bernardo is BACK for good!
Paulo Bernardo joins #CelticFC on a five-year deal – subject to international clearance ✍️
Welcome home, Paulo! 💚🇵🇹#CelticFC🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 1, 2024
Can’t say this fills me with much joy tho
Is this it then….oreily replacement FFS
Somehow, this just doesn’t feel like an addition. Glad he’s still here, of course I am, but it doesn’t strengthen the squad.
Of course it strengthens the squad, he is an addition and a good one at that and will only get better especially under Rodgers. He is not a replacement
I agree with Raymond, this is running on the spot, I’m glad he has signed permanent…but in reply to Tricoloor above…you don’t know what you are talking about…so you have a fiver and you lose it…then you find it, are you richer? I rest my case.