General · 20 August 2026

Bernardo Silva wants to restart his 'very strong connection' with Mbappe at Real Madrid

Midfielder Bernardo Silva is keen to rekindle his successful partnership with Kylian Mbappe, his former Monaco teammate, at Real Madrid. Silva, who is set to make his Liga debut against Espanyol, said their connection was strong when Mbappe was 17 or 18. He thinks Mbappe, a "unique player", can decide matches by himself and generate numerous opportunities.

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