Real Madrid have signed former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer.
Silva has signed a two-year deal at Real, who have already added Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella in a £51.8m and extended the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger following the return of head coach Jose Mourinho.
The 31-year-old’s contract at City expired at the end of last season, which brought to a close his trophy-laden nine-year stay at the club.
Announcing the signing, Madrid wrote on their website on Wednesday:”Real Madrid C. F. and Bernardo Silva have reached an agreement for him to become a Real Madrid player for the next two seasons, until June 30, 2028.”
LaLiga champions Barcelona and Atletico Madrid also made offers to Silva, but he opted to accept Real Madrid’s.
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Silva scored 76 goals in 460 appearances for City after joining from Monaco in 2017.
He played a key part in winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League among 16 major trophies during his time at the club.
Silva captained City in his final season and played in all 38 of their Premier League matches as they finished second, winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
He is set to feature for Portugal at the World Cup 2026 in their opening Group K match against DR Congo on Wednesday evening.
