Despite the massive news surrounding his club future, Silva is currently occupied with international duties. The midfielder is with the Portugal squad for the ongoing World Cup, where he remains a vital part of the national team setup. He entered the tournament in fine form, having featured in both of Portugal's warm-up friendlies in June before flying out to the finals.
Madrid fans will be closely monitoring his performances on the world stage before he joins his new teammates for pre-season training. The two-year deal ensures that the Portuguese veteran will remain at the top level of European football until June 2028, by which time he will be looking to have added La Liga titles to his glittering CV.