Celtic midfielder **Paulo Bernardo** has expressed his continued ambition to one day return to his boyhood club, **Benfica**, despite his current focus on Celtic. In an interview with Portuguese outlet **O Jogo**, the 22-year-old, who initially joined Celtic on loan last summer before making the move permanent this year, spoke about his affection for Benfica. He noted that although he is committed to Celtic, his “dream has always been to play for Benfica” and believes the door for a return “is still open.”
However, Bernardo emphasized his contentment at Celtic, expressing his desire to succeed with the Scottish champions. He signed a **five-year contract** and is focused on having a great season with the club, where he has made significant strides, particularly after the departure of **Matt O’Riley** to Brighton.
Bernardo’s performances have been impressive, especially in filling the void left by O’Riley. His technical ability, combined with physicality, has made him a key asset, though competition for starting spots remains high. With **Reo Hatate** and **Arne Engels** often securing starting roles, Bernardo has found himself rotating into games alongside **Luke McCowan**, providing Celtic with valuable depth and quality in midfield.
While Bernardo continues to thrive at Celtic, his comments about Benfica show that his connection to his former club remains strong, leaving the door open for a potential return in the future.
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