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Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva on free transfer from Manchester City

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva on free transfer from Manchester City

Summary

Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City. The deal, finalized as Silva's contract with City expired, marks a significant addition to Madrid's midfield. In related news, Jose Mourinho's side is also considering an offer for Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni, priced at €70 million. Chelsea is moving quickly to find a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who has joined Real Madrid. Additionally, Manchester City and Liverpool are in competition to sign Marcus Rashford, as Arsenal pulls out of the race. River Plate continues to negotiate for Colombian midfielder Nelson Deossa, with Real Betis demanding €10 million, leading to stalled talks.

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Key Details

•Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva after contract ends at Manchester City.
•Madrid aims to acquire Alessandro Bastoni for €70 million.
•Chelsea seeks Marc Cucurella replacement amid player transfers.
•Manchester City and Liverpool target Marcus Rashford.
•River Plate negotiations for Nelson Deossa stall over pricing.

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