Bernardo Silva: Real Madrid sign Manchester City midfielder on free transfer as Jose Mourinho’s influence continues | football news

Real Madrid have signed former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer.

The 31-year-old’s contract at City expires at the end of the season, ending his trophy-laden nine-year stay at the club.

Silva has signed a two-year deal at Real, who have already added Chelsea left-back Mark Cukrella for £51.8m And centre-back Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract following the return of head coach Jose Mourinho.

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid also offered Silva, but he chose to accept Real Madrid.

Silva has scored 76 goals in 460 appearances for City since joining from Monaco in 2017. He was instrumental in winning six Premier League titles and one Champions League out of 16 major trophies during his time at the club.

Silva captained City in his final season and played 38 of their Premier League matches as they won the Carabao Cup and finished second in the FA Cup.

He will play for Portugal in the opening match of the World Cup Who is the group? Match against DR Congo on Wednesday evening.

Real Madrid have had a busy start to the summer with signings for free agents Ibrahim Konate And Denzel Dumfries An announcement will be made after Kukrella lands a six-year deal.

The fee for the defender is £47.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons, with the total likely to rise to £51.8m.

Chelsea signed Cucurella from Brighton four years ago for £63m. The 27-year-old made 163 appearances for the club, winning the Conference League and the Club World Cup.

Several clubs were interested in signing him but the former Barcelona full-back wanted to join Real Madrid. He has been linked with a return to Barca, as well as Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.

Cucurella’s move to Real Madrid stands in stark contrast to any possible move by midfielder Enzo Fernandez to the same club. Fernandez said Interview back in April That he would welcome living in Madrid.