Guardiola couldn't keep silent! Pep publicly responds to Bernardo Silva's bold comments about Real

Bernardo Silva's transfer to Real Madrid has already sparked its first major controversy.

Details: Pep Guardiola responded to Bernardo Silva's headline-grabbing statement, in which the Portuguese midfielder called Real Madrid “the best club in football history” and added that it was “simply impossible” to turn down Los Blancos. The Spanish coach admitted he was surprised by those comments, saying that the phrase “it was impossible to say no” can be interpreted in different ways—especially considering everything Manchester City gave the player and all they achieved together.

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"We built something extraordinary. We didn't just win trophies—we changed the way people look at this club. Bernardo was a huge part of that. That's why I expected a bit more respect for the place where he spent the best years of his career," Guardiola stated.

At the same time, Pep emphasized that Real truly is one of the greatest clubs in history and wished Bernardo nothing but success. However, when asked directly if he liked the player's words, he answered in the negative.

Bernardo Silva joined Real Madrid as a free agent this summer after eight years at Manchester City, during which he won four Premier League titles and the Champions League with the club.

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