0 goals or assists in 2021, contract up in 2022 – 28 y/o has uncertain Everton future – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Bernard has an uncertain future at Everton after a disappointing season under Carlo Ancelotti. The 28-year-old struggled for form and playing in 2020/21 and may be deemed surplus to requirements this summer.
Bernard found himself behind Alex Iwobi, Richarlison and James Rodriguez in the pecking order and didn’t impress when called upon, so he’s not justifying his £120k-per-week contract.
The Brazilian international joined Everton from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018 and has gone on to make 84 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals with seven assists.
It’s not the best turnover for a player brought in to provide creativity and add goals, which is why he doesn’t start often. Last season, Bernard amassed only 448 minutes of Premier League football and didn’t register a goal or assist after the turn of the year.
The 28-year-old has only one year remaining on his deal at Goodison Park, so Everton might have a decision to make. They won’t want to lose Bernard for nothing in 2022 but may not want to extend his stay, so the only option is to cash in early and hope a suitor comes knocking.
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Bernard is coming off the back of a below-par season at Everton and is earning too much money to sit on the bench, so the Toffees have no choice but to sell up.
It’s hard to see many clubs showing an interest given his spiralling reputation and lofty wage demands, however, so Everton might have to play the waiting games.
Stats from Transfermarkt.
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Author:Crippy Cooke