Former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has a fashion style that includes stripes on his “grandfather’s” shirts, according to a former colleague.

Brazilia Jefferson, who played with Silva at Monaco, said the midfielder’s wardrobe is a topic of conversation in the dressing room. Ilkay Godogan, the Portuguese’s good

 teammate, earlier acknowledged, “Bernardo was always criticized by the team because most of the players said he dressed like a 40 or 50-year-old man, sometimes like an old man.”

“But he doesn’t want to praise his father as much as he ‘everyone likes’ after a heartfelt tribute to the Premier League’s top players on ESPN called ‘Fashion Masters or Disasters.’”

Jefferson, a centre-back for renowned French club Metz, concurred that Silva has always been regarded as a lousy dresser by his peers.

“People were teasing him a lot; they say he likes to wear old people’s clothes,” he said, describing him as a “really cool” guy. He always appears in out-of-date shirts. People made a lot of fun of it.”

Many people were puzzled when the 29-year-old Manchester City midfielder disclosed earlier this month that he would try to leave the club in 2019 to reconnect with his childhood club, Benfica. surprised.

“I miss Portugal a lot,” he said, speaking to Portuguese television station Canal 11. “If I could go back in a year or two, I would. I don’t want to play for Benfica any less, but I also miss my family and my life in Portugal.”

Silva left Benfica in August 2014 to join Monaco, then three years later, he joined Manchester City for an estimated £43.5 million. His contract with Citizens will expire in June 2026.

Although Jefferson is regarded as a master of midfield outfits, his skills on the football field are highly regarded.

“It is extremely difficult to follow him, in my opinion. He will dribble, and when you win the ball, he will find a way to keep it because he catches and passes the ball really effectively,” he explained.

“He is also very good tactically. He has a tremendous game vision, is incredibly skilled, and gives his all to the team.”