Real Madrid completes free transfer of Bernardo Silva

Real Madrid announced the signing of 31‑year‑old Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer. The club offered the former Manchester City star a two‑year contract with no transfer fee, a deal said to have been driven by new manager Jose Mourinho, who personally advocated for the move.

At the same time, Turkish champion Galatasaray has shown interest in Real Madrid’s 23‑year‑old defender Raul Asencio. The club is preparing a loan‑with‑purchase‑option offer for the young centre‑back, whose market value is estimated at €20 million. Mourinho reportedly does not count Asencio among his immediate plans, and Real Madrid is assessing any proposal from Galatasaray.