Real Madrid have secured former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer, signing him to a two‑year deal. The 31‑year‑old exits City after a nine‑year spell that yielded six Premier League crowns, a Champions League trophy and 76 goals in 460 games. Silva chose the Spanish giants over offers from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Silva arrived as Mourinho reshapes the squad, joining recent signings Marc Cucurella for £51.8m and a renewed contract for centre‑back Antonio Rudiger. The Portuguese international captained City in his final season, featuring in all 38 league matches as they finished runners‑up while lifting the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. He will debut for Portugal at the World Cup against DR Congo.

Silva’s addition bolsters Madrid’s midfield depth ahead of a demanding La Liga campaign and a Champions League return. His creativity and work rate complement a squad already reinforced by Cucurella and pending arrivals of Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries. The club hopes the veteran’s experience will translate into decisive moments in tight matches.