Overview
- Multiple Spanish and international outlets reported on Thursday that Silva has accepted an offer from Real Madrid, though the club has not yet confirmed the move.
- Reports say Real transmitted an official proposal and that negotiations are very advanced, with media citing an agreement in principle rather than a formal signed contract.
- Silva left Manchester City as a free agent after nine seasons and a trophy-laden spell that included six Premier League titles and a Champions League.
- Coverage credits Mourinho's appointment and the player’s shared agent for speeding the deal, and one report says the offer is for two years with a one-year option.
- If completed, the transfer would flip a race once led by Barcelona and Atlético, could reunite Silva with Kylian Mbappé, and immediately bolster Real's midfield depth before the World Cup.