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Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva after his successful tenure at Manchester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva after his successful tenure at Manchester City

Summary

Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid following his departure from Manchester City. The Portugal international, highly regarded for his work ethic and tactical intelligence, was instrumental in Manchester City's success over nine years. Carlo Ancelotti expressed disappointment after a recent match against Barcelona, emphasizing a need for improvement in leadership and performance. Silva's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu marks a significant free transfer for Los Blancos, aiming to bolster their squad amid financial pressures in the transfer market.

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By the Numbers

•Bernardo Silva signs a two-year deal with Real Madrid.
•Silva previously played 460 matches for Manchester City.
•Ancelotti discussed leadership issues after a match against Barcelona.
•Real Madrid secured Silva on a free transfer amidst high-profile signings.
•Silva's experience is expected to strengthen Real Madrid's midfield.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Forget your exorbitant signings, Manchester City legend Bernardo Silva could give Real Madrid everything for absolutely nothing

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“It was,” said a disappointed Carlo Ancelotti, “an evenly played match until they scored their first goal. We had chances to take the lead, but then they scored two. That’s when another game s...
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