Celtic playmaker Paulo Bernardo has expressed his ambition to join the ranks of Portugal’s national team and fulfil his dream of playing alongside his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Bernardo, who came through Benfica’s youth setup, has already made a significant impact with 21 caps and six goals at the under-21 level.
Bernardo’s aspirations extend beyond his achievements with the youth squads, as he eyes a spot in the senior Portuguese team. The young midfielder is keen to prove himself in the second half of the season, with the hope that his performances for Celtic will pave the way to the international stage. He recognises the strong competition within the current Portuguese squad but remains undeterred.
Bernardo said, “It’s a very strong group of players coming through with Portugal right now. I have always dreamt about playing for the national team. It is an ambition of mine – and it is also a big motivation to get to that stage and play for my country.” [RecordSport]
Last season, Jota showed that you can reach the national team while playing with Celtic. He was close to being included in the World Cup squad with his country after he was named on the provisional list.
