Bernardo Silva Joins Real Madrid, Awed by Club's 15 Champions League Titles

Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva officially joined Real Madrid, expressing his profound admiration for the club's storied history and immense prestige. During his welcome ceremony, Silva emphasized the significance of playing for a team with an unparalleled record of 15 Champions League titles.

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Playing for a club that has 15 Champions Leagues is not for everyone.

"Playing for a club that has 15 Champions Leagues is not for everyone," Silva stated, reflecting on the weight of expectation and the club's legacy. He added, "I played many times at the Bernabéu. When you arrive, it's very imposing. Playing for a club that has 15 Champions Leagues is not for everyone. Very proud and I will give my all for this club."

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I played many times at the Bernabéu. When you arrive, it's very imposing. Playing for a club that has 15 Champions Leagues is not for everyone. Very proud and I will give my all for this club.

Silva, who posed for photos with club president Florentino Pérez amidst a backdrop of the club's 15 European trophies, shared his lifelong ambition. "Since I was little, when you still don't know if you're going to be a player or not, you dream of playing for a club like Real Madrid," he said. "To be able to play for this club, win trophies, and continue Real Madrid's winning path is very beautiful."

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Since I was little, when you still don't know if you're going to be a player or not, you dream of playing for a club like Real Madrid. To be able to play for this club, win trophies, and continue Real Madrid's winning path is very beautiful.

The Portuguese international signed a two-year contract with the club. He was presented with a replica of the stadium, a watch, and his new jersey, bearing the number 20. Silva concluded his remarks with a message to the fans, expressing his excitement to play at the Bernabéu and his commitment to upholding the club's tradition of winning titles. "Very happy to be with you, to be able to play at the Bernabéu soon, to meet you and to work to win, to keep winning titles, which is what this club is used to. Hala Madrid!"

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Very happy to be with you, to be able to play at the Bernabéu soon, to meet you and to work to win, to keep winning titles, which is what this club is used to. Hala Madrid!