Valverde has no where near the control that Bernardo has.Yeah, it's literally quite the opposite...
"The report adds that Guardiola is an admirer of Valverde and has informed Man City's board that they should look to sign the Uruguay international if they are made aware of his availability."
He is the perfect Bernardo replacement.
The only thing they have in common is they both run alot.
Theres a reason Valverde has played alot of RW for madrid, thats because he isnt trusted as much in the centre and he can just run down the wings, almost like a wingback.