Wanted by Atletico and Barcelona, Bernardo Silva “broke” the deal and signed with Real Madrid!
Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Friday, June 12, 2026, 08:23 / Updated Friday, June 12, 2026 08:28
Bernardo Silva, 31, was understood to be with Atletico Madrid, also wanted by Barcelona, but signed with Real Madrid after the vice-champion of Spain entered the wire!
The Portuguese midfielder, who will turn 32 in August, left Manchester City after 9 years at the Etihad. Under Pep Guardiola he played 460 times, contributing 76 goals and 77 assists.
There was a big fight in Spain for his signature. Barcelona wanted him, but did not rush to put the contract on the table, having other priorities, Atletico made him a concrete offer, but in the end Bernardo chose to sign with Real Madrid.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano writes that the parties have a total agreement and that the documents have already been signed. It is about a 2-year contract with option to extend for another season.
Bernardo Silva was understood to be with Atletico, but Real Madrid stepped in and changed his mind
With the announcement of a transfer to Real Madrid imminent, Cadena SER claim that the Portuguese midfielder was in talks with Atletico before the city rivals stepped in.
“They were in agreement about the contract, only signatures were needed, then in the afternoon Bernardo told Atletico that he preferred to go to Real Madridso the transfer failed”, are the revelations of journalist Pedro Fullana.
Real Madrid are yet to confirm the signing of Bernardo. It is the third transfer completed this summer, after the defender Ibrahima Konate (out of contract after 5 years at Liverpool) and right back Denzel Dumfries (bought from Inter for 20 million euros).
