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
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 9:51 AMYahoo SportsReal Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
  • 9:47 AMBBC SportReal Madrid sign Silva on free transfer
  • 9:47 AMYahoo SportsBernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two-year deal following Manchester City exit
  • 9:40 AMYahoo SportsReal Madrid announce second signing of the summer on free transfer
  • 9:35 AMYahoo SportsBernardo Silva to join Real Madrid
  • 9:30 AMYahoo SportsReal Madrid confirm the signing of Bernardo Silva
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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.

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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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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...

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