Bernardo Silva is reportedly set to join Real Madrid CF after leaving Manchester City FC as a free agent.
According to the report, Silva has agreed to a two-year contract. The deal also includes an option for a third season.
The move developed quickly. Real Madrid reportedly entered the race only 36 hours before the agreement was reached.
New Madrid manager José Mourinho is said to have played a major role. Mourinho reportedly identified Silva as a priority target and pushed hard to complete the transfer.
For much of the past year, Silva appeared destined for FC Barcelona. Reports suggested he had already agreed in principle to join the Catalan club and was even willing to accept a lower salary.
However, Real Madrid’s late approach changed the situation. Silva reportedly accepted their offer soon after talks began.
The Portuguese midfielder leaves Manchester City after nine successful years. During his time at the club, he won 20 major trophies.
Those honors included six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown. He was also part of City’s historic treble-winning team in the 2022-23 season.
Silva captained City during his final season. In his farewell message, he described the club as his family and praised manager Pep Guardiola for his influence on his career.
If completed, the move would see Silva begin a new chapter in Spain after spending nearly a decade in English football. It would also be a significant setback for Barcelona, who had been linked with him for several years.
Real Madrid Could Receive €17 Million Windfall From Newcastle Transfer Amid Bernardo Silva Move
Real Madrid CF could receive a significant financial boost from a deal involving Newcastle United FC.
The Spanish club are reportedly close to signing Bernardo Silva after his departure from Manchester City FC. As Silva is available on a free transfer, Madrid will not pay a transfer fee. However, his wages are expected to be substantial.
Newcastle are said to be closing in on a move for Iker Muñoz from CA Osasuna.
When Madrid sold Muñoz to Osasuna, they reportedly included clauses that gave them either a first option to re-sign him or a percentage of any future transfer fee.
Madrid are not expected to bring the player back. Instead, they are likely to take the sell-on payment.
Reports suggest Newcastle’s deal could be worth around €34 million. If Madrid received 50 percent of that amount, they would collect roughly €17 million.
That money could help offset the cost of Silva’s contract.
Silva spent nine years at Manchester City and won numerous trophies. He was also club captain during his final season.
According to the report, his move to Madrid was strongly backed by manager José Mourinho, who convinced his fellow Portuguese international to join the club.
If the Muñoz transfer goes through, Real would gain a sizeable payment without selling a current first-team player. That would strengthen their position as they continue to reshape the squad this summer.
Rodri Dismisses Real Madrid Transfer Rumours and Focuses on Manchester City Future
Rodri has played down speculation linking him with a move away from Manchester City FC.
The midfielder said he has not been thinking about his future. He also denied knowing anything about claims that he had an agreement with a candidate in the recent Real Madrid presidential election.
Those claims came from Enrique Riquelme. During his campaign, Riquelme suggested that Rodri would play for Real Madrid CF if he became president.
Rodri said he does not know where those reports came from. He added that his current focus is on the FIFA World Cup.
The Spain international also pointed out that he remains under contract with Manchester City. He said that is the only situation he is concentrating on right now.
Rodri is entering the final year of his deal at City. Reports suggest the club has already offered him a new contract.
Both sides are believed to be close in negotiations. However, the player is taking his time before making a decision.
Recent reports have also suggested that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is not planning a move for Rodri. That has reduced speculation about a transfer to the Spanish giants.
Instead, Madrid has reportedly focused on other targets. One of those is former City captain Bernardo Silva, who has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu.
For now, Rodri’s attention remains on international duty with Spain. A decision on his club future is expected after the World Cup concludes.
FAQs
Q. Which club is Bernardo Silva reportedly set to join?
A. Silva is reportedly set to join Real Madrid after leaving Manchester City.
Q. How many major trophies did Silva win at Manchester City?
A. Silva won 20 major trophies during his nine years at Manchester City.
Q. What did Rodri say about the Real Madrid transfer?
A. Rodri said he is focused on Manchester City and Spain and is not thinking about a transfer at this time.
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