Bernardo Silva in bombshell talks! Ex-Benfica nears... Mourinho | OneFootball

After talks with Barcelona, Bernardo Silva is set to pack his bags and head to the Spanish capital. The Portugal international reached an agreement with Real Madrid, committing himself for two seasons and working with José Mourinho.

According to findings by Correio da Manhã, the contact was made by the Spanish club late on Wednesday afternoon. Bernardo Silva, who at 31 is a free agent after his contract with Manchester City expired, immediately said yes.

The experienced 31-year-old midfielder turned down the millions being offered to him by clubs from Saudi Arabia and also ruled out Barcelona, preferring to represent Los Blancos next season and the one after.

Throughout this process, José Mourinho was decisive. In recent months, the directors of the club from the Spanish capital kept repeating that Real did not need the former Benfica player. But the story changed. Even before formally completing Mourinho’s appointment, Florentino Pérez sealed the deal with Bernardo on Wednesday.

Bernardo Silva now has his future settled and can fully focus on the national team, which leaves for the United States this Friday, where it will compete in the World Cup. .

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