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title: "Virals: Bernard Issues Cryptic Everton Jab as Exit Confirmed"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Alex Jones"
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published: "2021-07-23T11:06:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-23T11:06:00Z"
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# Virals: Bernard Issues Cryptic Everton Jab as Exit Confirmed

Former [Everton](https://readeverton.com/2021/07/21/virals-bernard-issues-everton-exit-hint-on-lucas-digne-post/) winger Bernard has dropped a cryptic hint in his farewell message following his confirmation that he has left the Toffees to join Emirati side Sharjah.

Bernard had previously fuelled speculation over a Goodison Park exit following a similarly confusing message dropped in the comments section of an Instagram post by Lucas Digne.

An exit has since been confirmed with Sharjah confirming the transfer via their [Twitter handle](https://twitter.com/SharjahFC/status/1418270904489021442).

> Twitter: https://t.co/xQWuW6pEUp (@SharjahFC)

In another strange occurrence, Everton are yet to make an official announcement about the 28-year-old ex-Shakhtar Donetsk man.

Taking to Instagram, Bernard issued a statement that appears to pour scorn on the club. Part of it read:

> “Unfortunately you who support me and not those who appear here to spread the words of hate DON’T KNOW HALF of what happens behind the scenes.

> “I wanted to be more clear but unfortunately TODAY I can’t, the message I leave today is of gratitude and you will always be special.”

Bernard was one of the club’s[highest earners](https://readeverton.com/2021/07/21/virals-bernard-issues-everton-exit-hint-on-lucas-digne-post/) following his free transfer from the Ukrainian side, but made just [two starts](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bernard/profil/spieler/175169) in the Premier League last season, struggling to reach double figures in terms of goals and assists in his Toffees career.

The club has confirmed that another left-sided winger in Demarai Gray has joined the club, filling the void left by Bernard’s departure.

> Twitter: DoF ![?](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f91c.svg)![?](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f91b.svg) DG11
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> @22Demarai https://t.co/ou0bqbfIkN (@Everton)

The home-grown winger has joined up with Everton’s pre-season training camp in Florida under the tutelage of Rafa Benitez.

He joins up with new signings Asmir Begovic and Andros Townsend.

### Read Everton Verdict

Bernard appears to tease out a behind-the-scenes conflict at Everton but saves face by refusing to elaborate.

Such a comment is slightly unprofessional, though fans will likely not be hung up on a bombshell that remains anything but unleashed into the public domain.

With Everton selling a high earner and bringing in a cost-effective home-grown replacement, Everton have sealed a shrewd deal for all parties concerned.