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Bernardo Silva Confirmed as Real Madrid's Second Signing
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Bernardo Silva Confirmed as Real Madrid's Second Signing

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bernardo Silva has officially signed with Real Madrid for the next two seasons, with his contract running until June 30, 2028.
  • The Portuguese midfielder joins Real Madrid after his contract with Manchester City concluded.
  • This marks Real Madrid's second signing of the new campaign, following the earlier acquisition of left-back Marc Cucurella.

Real Madrid has officially confirmed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva, who will play for the club for the next two seasons. The deal concludes Silva's tenure with Manchester City, and his contract with the Spanish giants will run until June 30, 2028.

Silva, currently with Portugal for the North American World Cup, brings a wealth of experience to Real Madrid. The 31-year-old midfielder spent nine seasons with Manchester City, where he played 460 official matches across various competitions, scoring 76 goals and providing 75 assists.

This acquisition represents Real Madrid's second major signing for the upcoming season. The club had previously announced the arrival of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea earlier in the week. The arrival of Portuguese coach José Mourinho at Real Madrid is reported to have accelerated negotiations for Silva's transfer, amidst alleged interest from FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in recent weeks.

Silva, who will turn 32 on August 10, is expected to bolster Real Madrid's midfield with his playmaking abilities and proven track record in top-tier European football.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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