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Real Madrid new signing will play as a deep-lying midfielder under Mourinho – report
Real Madrid’s transfer window is considered all but over at this point with the club unlikely to make any new signings unless there is a sudden departure.
In that sense, the only real upgrade the Merengues have made in midfield is the arrival of Bernardo Silva as a free agent, especially after it has now become clear that Rodri will not sign for them.
Earlier today, it was reported that Real Madrid do not regret missing out on Rodri as the Spaniard was never seen as a priority signing.
The report further stated that the club trusted Silva as an upgrade needed and that Rodri was only the icing on the cake.
A surprising decision
Now, as reported by Ramon Alvarez (h/t RM4Arab), Real Madrid are indeed considering using Bernardo Silva in the same position that Rodri would have hypothetically filled – as a deep-lying midfielder.
The journalist relays that the Portuguese star is expected to play in Real Madrid’s double pivot next season, likely alongside one of Federico Valverde or Aurelien Tchouameni.
Needless to say, the decision comes as a massive shock considering how Silva is far from a pivot midfielder in terms of his profile.
While he can be versatile, he has built his reputation as a great attacking midfielder and winger, and to deploy him as a deep-lying midfielder raises concerns about the dynamics Jose Mourinho has in mind.
The aftermath of Diomande’s arrival
Earlier this summer, Bernardo was expected to compete for Real Madrid’s right-wing in the upcoming season given how he can be a versatile option out wide.
The club, however, went on and pushed for Yan Diomande’s arrival. Between the new signing, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz, Real Madrid are now stacked in that department.
Meanwhile, the attacking midfield is already loaded with Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler who are already competing for one spot.
The only position remaining for Silva to slot into, thus, is the double pivot where Real Madrid failed to make any meaningful addition.
It is a risky decision that could compromise the team’s midfield stability, but it is clear that Mourinho will only stick to that plan if he sees good results in pre-season.
The final round of matches of the ongoing international break are set to be played tonight, and England are in action against Czechia in the UEFA Nations League.
With kickoff not very far away, the Three Lions’ manager, Thomas Tuchel, has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Santi Denia’s side.
And, two Real Madrid stars, Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold, start for England at Wembley Stadium.
Having started the 2026/27 season on a brilliant note for Los Blancos, Bellingham has carried that form forward on the international stage as well.
The midfielder has started two of the Three Lions’ three games so far, meaning this will be his third start of the current international break. He has already produced a return of one goal and four assists and will be aiming to add to that tally tonight.
Such has his been impact that Bellingham has garnered praise from all quarters, with former England striker Jermaine Defoe even tipping him as a future captain for the national team.
As for Trent, the right-back is enjoying a resurgence in the national team setup after being frozen out by Tuchel for much of the last year.
Having started in the reverse fixture against Czechia and assisted a goal, he returns to the lineup again tonight at Wembley and will hope to put in another impactful display.
Your #ThreeLions to take on Czechia! ✨ https://t.co/JZ5kSYF1In
— England (@England) October 6, 2026
