Bernardo Silva arrives in Florida with World Cup focus and Real Madrid future in sight
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- - Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has arrived in the United States with his national team for the World Cup.
- Silva's future appears to be moving away from Manchester City after nine years, with Real Madrid reportedly interested.
- He is set to compete in his third World Cup, aiming to score his first goal in the tournament.
Bernardo Silva has landed in the United States with the Portuguese national team, focusing on their World Cup campaign while his club future remains uncertain. After nine years with Manchester City, where he won numerous titles, Silva is reportedly a target for Real Madrid's new coach, Josรฉ Mourinho. Sources close to the player indicate that Silva is receptive to the offer from the Spanish club, which seeks to strengthen its midfield. Silva, 31, is preparing for his third World Cup appearance, having previously played in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. He has yet to score in the tournament and will be looking to make his mark this time around. Despite the speculation surrounding his club career, Silva remains a key player for Portugal, having helped them win the 2019 and 2025 Nations League titles. Portugal's squad is concentrating in Palm Beach, Florida, a location chosen for its tranquility and security. The team will train near Mar-a-Lago, the residence of the U.S. president. Silva will join his teammates, including Cristiano Ronaldo and recent Champions League winners from Paris Saint-Germain, for their preparations. Portugal has been drawn into Group K of the World Cup and will face the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. The team's objective is to secure their first World Cup title, adding to their historic Euro 2016 victory, though Silva missed that tournament due to injury.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.