Real Madrid made an offer to Bernard at the initiative of Mourinho

Real Madrid have made a strong move to sign Portuguese star midfielder Bernardo Silva. According to the exclusive information of authoritative insider Fabrizio Romano, the royal club has already sent an official offer to the player, and the parties are currently in advanced negotiations. The main driver of this potential deal is the future head coach of Madrid, Jose Mourinho. For the Portuguese specialist, signing his star compatriot is the absolute number one target in the current transfer window. The management of Real Madrid acts as quickly and confidently as possible. Madrid are confident their bid and the Mourinho factor will see them win competition from arch-rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, who have also been interested in the player. We remind you that Bernardo Silva is currently one of the most desirable players on the market, because he can go to a new club absolutely free of charge. At the end of the season, the Portuguese received the status of a free agent and officially left Manchester City. The midfielder gave the English giant 9 years of his career, becoming a real legend of the club and an integral part of the team's success in the domestic and European arenas. In the 2025/26 season, Bernardo played 53 matches for the English team in all competitions, scoring three goals and five assists.