Bernardo Silva expressed his pride at winning his first trophy with Portugal as he secured a fitting end to a hugely successful season with Nations League glory against Netherlands.
The midfielder set up the only goal of the game at Estadio do Dragao on Sunday, finding Goncalo Guedes with a clever reverse pass before the Valencia forward rifled home.
Silva was named player of the tournament after the final, adding yet another piece of silverware at the end of a 2018-19 campaign that delivered the treble of Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup with Manchester City.
For me to finish this way it s just amazing, I m so, so happy with my season, so happy to end it this way with these fantastic people that helped us over the past two games and now it s time to rest and prepare for next season and try to do even better, he told Sky Sports.
I m very proud, the most important thing is Portugal won, I m very proud to have won the first title with my country and of course if you can add to that the [individual] awards you just said, it s even better.
I m very proud of my work, very happy at the moment.
Bernardo Silva this season
UEFA Nations League
Premier League
FA Cup
League Cup
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On the decisive goal, Silva added: I don t remember who played the ball to me but it was a great pass.
I heard Guedes shout Bernardo! . I didn t really see where he was but I slid the ball sideways and happily he produced a great finish.