Overview
- Silva made his first appearance for Real Madrid as a half-time substitute in Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win over Ferencvaros in Budapest.
- Jose Mourinho said Silva arrived at the club at a significantly lower physical level and moved him into a more advanced No.10 role during the match after noticing a lack of strength.
- Silva told Real Madrid TV he was happy to have debuted but acknowledged there are many things to improve and that he needs to regain rhythm.
- The 31-year-old joined on a free transfer from Manchester City and is reported to be under contract through June 2028, a move that ends earlier interest from Barcelona.
- Real Madrid have two final preseason friendlies against Deportivo La Coruña and Schalke 04 before opening La Liga at Espanyol, leaving a short window to build Silva’s match fitness and integrate him tactically.