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Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva — Portuguese midfielder who signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid after nine years at Manchester City, joining for the 2026/27 season.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    He is the most decorated player in City's history alongside Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who both left in the close-season.

    Man City's Foden signs four-year contract extension
  3. Citizen Digital

    "It's with this mission-driven spirit that I am here." Real Madrid have signed several players already this summer, bringing in Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.

    Mourinho begins Real Madrid culture 'mission'
  4. The Standard

    "It's with this mission-driven spirit that I am here."Real Madrid have signed several players already this summer, bringing in Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.

    Mourinho begins Real Madrid culture 'mission'
  5. Citizen Digital

    Portugal's depth of midfield talent meant Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves and Bernardo Silva, now of Real Madrid, started on the bench against Colombia.

    Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup
  6. The Standard

    Portugal's depth of midfield talent meant Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves and Bernardo Silva, now of Real Madrid, started on the bench against Colombia.Yet even with one of the World Cup's strongest midfields behind him, Ronaldo's strikes against Uzbekistan are his only non-pena

    Ronaldo and Modric struggle to defy Father Time at World Cup
  7. June 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    "It was hard to leave Chelsea, I am very grateful for everything the club gave me, but I believe moving to Real Madrid was the right decision." Cucurella joins Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate in three major signings already made by Madrid since Mourinho's return last week.

    Real Madrid move 'huge step' up, says Cucurella
  9. Citizen Digital

    Los Blancos signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate to reshape their squad after going two straight seasons without winning a major trophy.

    What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
  10. Citizen Digital

    le Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The defender, currently at the World Cup with France, joins a Real side already reinforced this summer by the arrival of Jose Mourinho as coach, as well as the signings of Spain left-back Marc Cucurella and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva

    Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
  11. The Standard

    Bernardo Silva had started the day by joining Real Madrid on a free transfer but he ended it by watching from the bench after Martinez took him off at half-time.He was briefly off his feet celebrating when Joao Cancelo's overhead kick hit the back of the net -- only for it to be

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
  12. Citizen Digital

    Bernardo Silva had started the day by joining Real Madrid on a free transfer but he ended it by watching from the bench after Martinez took him off at half-time.

    Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Manchester City's Foden extends contract four years

    Manchester City forward Phil Foden signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday under new boss Enzo Maresca. The 26-year-old England international had been out of contract at the end of the coming season; his new deal includes an option for a further one-year extension.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 11 July

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid on three-season deal

    Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Real Madrid's new coach on a three-season contract running until 2029, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. He said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club, after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Mourinho begins Real Madrid culture restoration mission

    New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club during his second spell in charge, focusing on work, responsibility, and ambition after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ronaldo and Modric face off at 40-plus in World Cup last-32

    Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, will meet for the first time as outfield players aged over 40 at a World Cup when Portugal face Croatia in the last-32 clash on Friday. Both players face questions about whether their veteran status benefits or burdens their teams' tournament hopes.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ronaldo and Modric face off at 40-plus in World Cup

    Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history as the first two outfield players aged over 40 to face each other at a World Cup when Portugal take on Croatia in the last-32. Both players, once Real Madrid teammates, have shown their age despite their status as national heroes, though Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to become the first player to score at six World Cups.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Cucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea for €55m

    Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid signs three players for Mourinho's first season

    Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Defender Ibrahima Konate signs four-year Real Madrid deal

    Real Madrid confirmed the signing of centre-back Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, who moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig and played 183 times for the Reds, joins Real Madrid after his contract at Anfield expired.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DR Congo draw 1-1 with Portugal in historic World Cup debut

    Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in Group K, with Yoane Wissa's header canceling out Joao Neves's early goal. The African side, appearing in their first World Cup since 1974, more than held their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak, while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout the match.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. DR Congo draw with Portugal in World Cup return after 52 years

    The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in a Group K match. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out João Neves's early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a peripheral role in the match.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid

    Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid after nine years at Manchester City, where his contract expired at the end of last season. The 31-year-old midfielder's deal with the La Liga club runs until June 2028.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Rudiger extends Real Madrid contract until 2027

    Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old centre-back joined from Chelsea in 2022 and won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Real Madrid confirm Marc Cucurella signing from Chelsea

    Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Real Madrid agree deal for Chelsea defender Cucurella

    Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Guardiola offers advice to Man City successor after decade

    Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola's Manchester City tenure ends with loss to Aston Villa

    Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Departing City captain Silva backs next generation

    Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. Manchester City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final for domestic double

    Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley, with Antoine Semenyo scoring in the 72nd minute to seal a domestic cup double. Bernardo Silva said the team still harboured hopes of winning the Premier League despite trailing Arsenal.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. Man City reach fourth consecutive FA Cup final

    Manchester City became the first side to reach four consecutive FA Cup finals after a 2-1 semi-final comeback victory over Southampton at Wembley, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez. City will face Chelsea or Leeds in the final and are in contention for a domestic treble after winning the League Cup.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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