SUMMARY
- John Stones joined Manchester City in 2016.
- Bernardo Silva joined Manchester City in 2017.
John Stones and Bernardo Silva are two players in the Manchester City squad that have a strong relationship off the field. Their relationship has been widely documented during their time at the club. The friendship went to a new level when the Portuguese midfielder bought a dog.
Stones revealed the story while talking to GOAL. The defender revealed that Silva told him that he wanted to get a dog and name it after him. The defender revealed: “He [Silva] said, ‘Every time I get my dog or shout my dog, I’ll think of you and telling you to come to me like I own you’.” Bernardo Silva fulfilled his promise by buying a French bulldog and naming it, John.
John Stones comments on his relationship with Bernardo Silva
While other players might be offended by the comments from Bernardo Silva, Stones reacted completely differently. He revealed to GOAL that he took it as a compliment. The defender explained that they share a good relationship with Silva.
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He believes that for Silva and her partner to accept the name of the dog points to the fact that Silva like him a lot. The two players have been together in England for the last seven years. Silva moved to Manchester City from AS Monaco in 2017. Meanwhile, John Stones was already at the club after his big-money move from Everton in 2016.
Bernardo Silva on his French bulldog named John
Silva and his French bulldog made an appearance on YouTube for Manchester City. The YouTube channel of the English club uploaded a video back in December 2021. In the video, the 29 year old was filmed with her partner, Ines Tomaz for an intimate interview while they went for a walk with their French bulldog.
In the interview, Silva and Tomaz shared how they love living in the city center and retold the story of their adorable four-legged companion. The Portuguese midfielder retold the story of naming his dog John and emphasized that he only did it because he values his friendship with John Stones.
The video was well received by fans as they commented below how much they adore the Portuguese midfielder and his relationship with Stones. Silva was rumored to move away from the club in the summer of 2022 but stayed to continue his stint with the Pep Guardiola side.
Stones and Silva have been part of the club in their most successful era of the club. The duo has won five Premier League titles together, as well as the first UCL title of the English club. Both the players were instrumental in their historic treble-winning season in 2022/23. Silva’s current contract with Manchester City expires in 2026 which ensures that the close friends can play together for at least two more seasons.