There is a possibility of Paulo Bernardo being offered a surprising move to Mexico if Celtic decides not to activate their purchase option. Brendan Rodgers is faced with a decision regarding the future of the Benfica loanee, as Celtic has the option to buy him for £6 million. Bernardo, a Portugal U21 international, has shown flashes of potential during his season-long loan at Parkhead, including scoring in a win over Rangers and impressing in the Champions League.

However, the playmaker has struggled to secure a consistent place in the starting lineup, which may make Celtic hesitant to spend a large sum of money on a player who has spent most of the season on the sidelines. There are reports suggesting that Celtic may attempt to negotiate the fee with Benfica at the end of the season.

Paiva, who is currently in charge of Mexican team Toluca, has expressed his admiration for Bernardo and hinted at the possibility of making another move for him in the summer. He stated, “I had my eyes on Paulo Bernardo before, but it wasn’t possible at the time as he didn’t want to leave for South America. I have been keeping an eye on him, and if Benfica decides to release him, I would like to reunite with him if given the opportunity. It makes me very satisfied to see him playing at the highest level and knowing that I played a small part in his development.”

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