Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid on two‑year deal
Real Madrid confirmed on 17 June 2026 that Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a free‑transfer contract until 30 June 2028. The 31‑year‑old left Manchester City after nine seasons and 460 appearances, joining the club as part of José Mourinho’s summer rebuild that already saw left‑back Marc Cucurella arrive.
The club announced a signing bonus of about €10 million and a salary of roughly €19.8 million per year, bringing the total value of the two‑year deal to around €50 million. Silva’s contract also includes an optional third year based on appearance targets. Further signings – centre‑back Ibrahima Konaté and full‑back Denzel Dumfries – are expected in the coming days.
The move was reported by multiple outlets in Spanish, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, Romanian and Indonesian, all confirming the same details and highlighting Mourinho’s role in securing the veteran playmaker for the Bernabéu.