Official! Mourinho snubs Benfica, takes Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid | OneFootball

Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Bernardo Silva, with the Portugal international signing a two-season contract, valid until 30 June 2028. The midfielder thus brings to an end a nine-season spell at Manchester City, the club where he established himself as one of the leading figures in European football and where he built up a highly distinguished list of honours.

While playing for the Citizens, Bernardo Silva won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups, one Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup, one Club World Cup and three Community Shields.

Despite being linked with other destinations, namely Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, and even a return to Benfica, the Portugal international ultimately chose Real Madrid’s project, where he will reunite with José Mourinho, now in charge of the merengues.

In the 2025/26 season, while at Manchester City, Bernardo Silva, valued at €22 million, made 53 appearances: 38 in the Premier League, eight in the Champions League, three in the English League Cup and four in the FA Cup. In the 3,854 minutes he spent on the pitch, he recorded three goals and five assists.

The move is part of the Spanish club’s new era under the leadership of the Portuguese coach, with the former Benfica player being tipped as the fourth signing of this era. Before the arrival of the former Manchester City man, Real Madrid had already secured Marc Cucurella, while negotiations are also ongoing for the signings of Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries.

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