Bernardo Silva signs with Real Madrid until 2028

Bernardo Silva has signed a contract with Real Madrid valid until June 30, 2028, following the end of his tenure at Manchester City. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder departs after a period reported as either eight or nine years, having contributed 76 goals and 77 assists in 460 appearances during his time in England. Throughout his stay at Manchester City, Silva secured six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy. While initial reports suggested he was linked to Barcelona and had reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Madrid, he ultimately chose Real Madrid following a conversation with Jose Mourinho. Conflicting source reports exist regarding his final season statistics, with one citing 53 total appearances and another omitting recent seasonal data. Silva becomes part of a new roster initiative at Real Madrid, joining other reported signings such as Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, and Ibrahima Konate. The move officially marks the end of his extensive career under Pep Guardiola.