Bernardo Silva has lavished praise on to Ilkay Gundogan, after he officially announced his exit from Manchester City on Monday.
The versatile attacker dedicated a special Twitter post to the £20 million (Daily Mail) man, who has now decided to join Barcelona.
Now, Bernardo Silva, who often played in midfield alongside Ilkay Gundogan reacted to his exit from Manchester City.
Bernardo Silva reacts to Ilkay Gundogan exit from Manchester City
As the 32-year-old, branded as ‘clever’ by Phil Foden was confirmed to have joined Barcelona, several Sky Blues players lauded him for his unforgettable spell at the club.
Jack Grealish was thankful to the German international for being a special player and person, while Kyle Walker also did the same.
Bernardo Silva, who has previously lauded Ilkay Gundogan as a captain and a footballer took to social media to express his admiration once again.
“What a player. What a guy. A Manchester City legend.”
It’s safe to say that the Portuguese international summed up every City supporter’s thoughts and feelings about their treble-winning captain in a nutshell.
Ilkay Gundogan is an irreplaceable figure at the club in so many ways
Many would perhaps scoff at this very idea due to how Pep Guardiola’s men always find a way to replace their biggest legends, season after season.
However, as Bernardo Silva implied, Ilkay Gundogan has not just been an extraordinary player for Manchester City but his character as a captain of the side is also one that is rare.
Joining the club as the first signing of the Pep Guardiola era, the five-time Premier League winner knows the ins and outs of the club, which is why he commands as much respect as he does.
To find a player that can fill Gundogan’s boots in central midfield is already a tall task.
But to also replace the intangibles that the former Borussia Dortmund technician brings to the table seems next to impossible.
