Paulo Bernardo has rejoined the Celtic squad in Portugal after Portugal’s Under-21s were knocked out of the European Championships.

The midfielder was pictured at the Estádio Nacional on Monday alongside Brendan Rodgers’ squad as pre-season preparations continue on the continent.

Bernardo featured in all four of Portugal’s games at the tournament before their campaign came to an end with a 1-0 defeat to the Netherlands in the quarter-finals on 21 June.

The 23-year-old has now linked up with his club teammates on home soil, where Celtic are continuing their warm-weather training camp.

The sight of Bernardo back among the group will be a welcome one for Rodgers, who is overseeing his third pre-season since returning to the club in 2023.

His presence in Portugal signals that he’s in contention to be involved in Celtic’s upcoming friendlies, with Rodgers expected to rotate heavily as players build fitness and fight for places ahead of the new season.

Celtic’s trip to Portugal is a key stage of their pre-season schedule, with matches and intense training aimed at sharpening the squad for the competitive fixtures to come.

Bernardo, back in familiar surroundings, now has the chance to cement his place in Rodgers’ plans with the new campaign fast approaching.