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Bernardo Silva

Bernardo Silva — footballer signed by Real Madrid under manager Jose Mourinho ahead of the 2026/27 season.

2026-04-262026-09-16

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    It's a club that is making history in football and, for me, it's a huge challenge." Enzo Maresca is now at the helm at City after Pep Guardiola's departure and has overseen a significant rebuild following the high-profile exits of Rodri, John Stones and Bernardo Silva.

    Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
  3. Citizen Digital

    Maresca was keen to land Fernandez after the recent sale of influential World Cup winner Rodri to Barcelona, as well as the departures of fellow midfielders Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders.

    Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    "It is my job and it's the club's job to manage him in the best way, don't put pressure on him, he is young and he needs time." City's exodus has seen Bernardo Silva and John Stones also depart in the wake of Pep Guardiola ending his trophy-laden decade as manager at the Etihad.

    Bouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says Maresca
  6. Citizen Digital

    City have seen several players leave following the exit of manager Pep Guardiola at the end of last season, with Rodri, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Tijjani Reijnders, Nathan Ake and James Trafford all bidding farewell to the Etihad.

    Spurs closing in on Man City's Marmoush after signing Savio
  7. Citizen Digital

    Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

    Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri
  8. Citizen Digital

    "When they leave, you need to be good and recruit the next one." Rodri's departure is one of several notable exits from City during the close season, with Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Tijjani Reijnders also leaving the club.

    Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch
  9. Citizen Digital

    Rodri, John Stones and Bernardo Silva have all left, while Savinho is on the verge of joining Tottenham.

    Maresca needs time to succeed after 'big changes' at Man City
  10. Citizen Digital

    Los Blancos spent heavily this summer, making Ivorian winger Yan Diomande their record signing at 140 million euros ($163m) and bringing in Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella among a series of high-profile arrivals.

    Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights
  11. Citizen Digital

    Now he returns from Benfica after Perez oversaw one of Real's most aggressive transfer windows in years, bringing ​in Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella, ​Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, ⁠Denzel Dumfries and Carlos Espi, with a long-awaited multi-year contract extension for winger Vin

    Mourinho formally unveiled by Real Madrid behind closed doors
  12. Citizen Digital

    nandez but Maresca, asked if that meant City would put in a bid later in the day, said: "Not today to be honest, I don't think we're going to do something today." -Reijnders on the way out- City have already spent £116 million on England's Elliot Anderson following Bernardo Silva

    Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man City

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125 million record fee

    Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Man City agree £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bouaddi ready for Man City debut, Maresca urges patience with teenager

    Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Spurs complete Savio signing, pursue Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mourinho content with Madrid squad after Rodri transfer fails

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, who was later signed by Barcelona. Madrid signed six players this summer including Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 23 August

  1. Maresca confident Man City will find replacement for departed Rodri

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the midfielder's departure to Barcelona this week. Rodri, a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient, ended a seven-year spell at City where he helped win four Premier League titles and the Champions League.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 22 August

  1. Maresca requests time to handle big changes at Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's new Italian manager, says he needs time to replicate Pep Guardiola's success as the club undergoes significant changes, including the departure of key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva. Maresca takes charge of his first Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, eyes Barcelona supremacy

    José Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid, tasked with restoring the intensity of his 2010–2013 reign and deposing Barcelona as Spain's leading club. The Portuguese coach takes charge after Real Madrid went two seasons without a major trophy, with recent managerial instability leaving the club unable to balance its attacking stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. José Mourinho formally unveiled as Real Madrid coach

    José Mourinho was formally unveiled by Real Madrid on Tuesday at their training centre with a low-key ceremony; the Portuguese manager signed a contract until June 2029 and began work when pre-season started on July 10.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Man City manager uncertain over Rodri's future amid Barcelona interest

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Real Madrid signs Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig

    Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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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