Real Madrid signs Bernardo Silva on free transfer from Manchester City
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Real Madrid has signed midfielder Bernardo Silva from Manchester City on a free transfer. The 31-year-old has agreed to a two-year deal, further bolstering the squad after a disappointing previous season. Silva, who left City after a successful nine-year spell, was pursued by other clubs, including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. His arrival follows that of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. Silva is currently participating in the World Cup with Portugal and is expected to take on a critical role in the tournament.
- •Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on a two-year deal.
- •Silva left Manchester City after nine successful seasons.
- •Marc Cucurella is also a recent Real Madrid signing.
- •Real Madrid finished behind Barcelona in La Liga last season.
- •Silva is currently playing in the World Cup with Portugal.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Real Madrid announce next summer signing
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- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
- 9:47 AMBBC Sport — Real Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
- 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year deal following Manchester City exit
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid announce second signing of the summer on free transfer
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- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid confirm the signing of Bernardo Silva
"Manchester City great Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. The Portugal international is one of the most decorated players in City’s history, winning many major trophies including six Premier Leagues and one Champions League. In his final season in the north of England, Silva won both the English League Cup and the FA Cup.
"Bernardo Silva has reached agreement with Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City, the Spanish giants announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Portugal international, who said in April that he would leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, will become a Madrid player when his City contract formally expires at the end of this month.
"Real Madrid have confirmed the open secret that Bernardo Silva will be joining the club on a free transfer from Manchester City this summer. The 32-year-old was out of contract, and Los Blancos moved ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:40 PMOfficial: Real Madrid announce next summer signing
La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Wednesday made official the club’s latest summer signing.This comes amid confirmation that Bernardo Silva has put pen to paper on a contract for the next two seaso...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:11 AMBernardo Silva agrees deal with Real Madrid after leaving City
Bernardo Silva has reached agreement with Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City, the Spanish giants announced on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Portugal international, who said in April that he would leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, will become a Madrid player when his City contract formally expires at the end of this month.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:51 AMReal Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Mardid manager Jose Mourinho.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 9:47 AMReal Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
Bernado Silva, who left Manchester City at the end of the season, links up with new Real Mardid manager Jose Mourinho.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:47 AMBernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year deal following Manchester City exit
Manchester City great Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid on a two-year contract, the Spanish club said on Wednesday. The Portugal international is one of the most decorated players in City’s history, winning many major trophies including six Premier Leagues and one Champions League. In his final season in the north of England, Silva won both the English League Cup and the FA Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:40 AMReal Madrid announce second signing of the summer on free transfer
Real Madrid have confirmed the open secret that Bernardo Silva will be joining the club on a free transfer from Manchester City this summer. The 32-year-old was out of contract, and Los Blancos moved ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:35 AMBernardo Silva to join Real Madrid
Bernardo Silva is set to join Real Madrid after leaving City this summer.Bernardo made 460 appearances and scored 76 goals during a nine-year stay that heralded 20 major honours while at the Etihad.B...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:30 AMReal Madrid confirm the signing of Bernardo Silva
Real Madrid have announced the signing of Bernardo Silva following the Portuguese playmaker's departure from Manchester City.Silva first joined City in the summer of 2017 and announced his departure f...
- Sky Sports—Real Madrid sign Bernardo Silva
Real Madrid have signed former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer.
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