The Portuguese midfielder made his debut for the "townspeople" in a match against West Ham (3-0), returning from a long vacation after participating in the Confederations Cup.

Already in his first match in the City of Bernard managed to impress the head coach Josep Guardiola.

"I'm so grateful - thanks a lot to the club's management that they signed Bernard," - began Guardiola.

"Silva played his first minutes for us, and immediately showed that he was ready.

Smart players do not need a lot of time to join the style of playing a new team for them ".

"Bernard very fond of football. 24 hours a day he lives a game, and I like it. He is a very high-quality player who can score many goals. He is also a real fighter. Silva will help us well in the upcoming season, "concluded Josep.

In a duel against West Ham, Bernard was not noted for effective actions.

Earlier, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with the game of the 20-year-old Ukrainian Alexander Zinchenko.