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Midfielder Bernardo Silva Joins Real Madrid on Two-Year Deal
Midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed with Real Madrid on a two-year contract after leaving Manchester City. The 31-year-old Portuguese player previously spent nine years at his former club.
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Midfielder Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid on a two-year deal. Silva left Manchester City at the end of last season after a nine-year spell in which he won multiple trophies. He is the club's second signing of the summer following defender Marc Cucurella's arrival from Chelsea.
The transfer was completed as a free agent move.
Silva, who turns 32 in August, had also been linked with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid before choosing Real Madrid. Real Madrid finished last season without a trophy, placing eight points behind La Liga champions FC Barcelona and exiting the Champions League in the quarterfinals.
Silva is currently with Portugal at the World Cup.
Real Madrid are also pursuing other defenders including one leaving Inter Milan and another departing Liverpool. Defender Antonio Rudiger recently extended his contract with the club until 2027.
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