Real Madrid Announces Signing of Portuguese Midfielder Bernardo Silva

Madrid. Spanish club Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva to the squad.

Silva, 31, and Madrid have reached an agreement until 2028, with an option to extend the contract by an additional year by mutual consent. He is joining Real Madrid on a free transfer while currently playing in the World Cup with his national team. After his contract with Manchester City ended, he chose the Spanish club. Since joining in 2017, he has been a key player for Manchester City under coach Pep Guardiola. Real Madrid has already announced the arrival of Marc Cucurella, while the signings of Dumfries and Konate are yet to be officially announced.

Spanish sports newspaper 'Marca' had mentioned on June 11 that negotiations between Silva and the club had reached the final stage, which has now been formalized by the club.

Head coach Jose Mourinho had specifically requested the signing of Silva to the squad. In a recent discussion in Madrid between Jose Angel Sanchez, Juni Calafat, agent Jorge Mendes, and coach Mourinho regarding the club's upcoming plans and player signings, Silva's name was prioritized.

Silva's arrival is expected to bring more creativity and energy to Real Madrid's midfield, which has gone through some difficult periods in the past season.

Just a few weeks ago, Silva had spoken about his future, saying, 'I will ultimately look for a team where I am truly considered necessary. That is very important to me, and everyone will know when I make my decision.'

Finally, Real Madrid has succeeded in signing him, surpassing rival clubs like Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

His national team, Portugal, will start the FIFA World Cup tonight at 10:45 PM playing against Congo.