BERNARDO Silva has agreed to become a Real Madrid playee on a two-year deal, teaming up with manager Jose Mourinho, the club confirmed today.
Portugal midfielder Silva, 31, left Manchester City at the end of last season, bringing an end to a successful nine-year spell.
“Real Madrid C. F. and Bernardo Silva have reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next two seasons, until June 30, 2028,” the Spanish giants announced.
Silva was heavily linked with a move to Spain, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also reportedly after hum.
He becomes Real’s second signing of the summer as a free transfer after defender Marc Cucurella joined from Chelsea in a deal worth £52m.
Real Madrid did not win a trophy last season, finishing eight points behind LaLiga champions FC Barcelona and were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Silva is at the World Cup with Portugal and is expected to play a pivotal role for his country.
Real Madrid are understood to be targeting departing Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries, while France defender Ibrahima Konate is set to join after leaving Liverpool.
