Bernardo Silva agrees with Real Madrid; meet Inês Degener Tomaz, the ‘Lisbon Lion’ and the club’s new WAG
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva has sealed a deal to play for Real Madrid for the next two seasons, moving to the Spanish club after his contract with Manchester City ended. At 31 years old, and currently focused on the Portuguese team for the World Cup, Silva will have a contract with the Madrid team until June 30, 2028, according to the team’s official statement.
This is the second signing confirmed by Real Madrid for the new season, following the announcement of Marc Cucurella, a Spanish left-back who arrived from Chelsea on a six-year contract. While media outlets speculated in recent weeks about possible interest from Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid in Silva, the arrival of Portuguese coach José Mourinho at the helm of Real Madrid was decisive in accelerating and completing the transfer.
Silva, who will turn 32 on August 10, ends his time at Manchester City after nine remarkable seasons. During this period, he participated in 460 official games in various competitions, accumulating 76 goals and 75 assists.
However, the Portuguese player will not arrive alone in the Spanish capital. He will be accompanied by his wife, the renowned model Inês Degener Tomaz, who had already conquered the British scene with her beauty and charisma.
The career of digital influencer and model Inês Degener Tomaz
Known in the British media as the “Lioness of Lisbon”, Inês Degener Tomaz is a model, online content creator, a prominent figure on Instagram and a recognized personality on social media. Her marriage to football star Bernardo Silva took place in July 2023, after a period of dating. The couple’s romance strengthened during the confinement imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, when they shared a large residence with close friends near Lisbon. Silva fueled speculation about a new relationship when he revealed, in April 2020, that Inês was part of the group with whom he was in isolation.
At that time, neither Silva nor Inês provided details about the exact beginning of their relationship, although they had been meeting discreetly for a few months. In addition to her successful career as a model, Inês Tomaz has always demonstrated her unconditional support for Bernardo Silva, attending several important events and celebrations related to his career in football.
Details of the luxurious wedding and the arrival of daughter Carlota
The couple celebrated the arrival of their first daughter, Carlota, in late summer 2023. Before the birth, Inês and Bernardo exchanged vows in a luxurious ceremony held in Portugal. At the time, Inês was already pregnant with her firstborn. The event attracted global attention and had a singular moment that captivated fans: Bernardo entered the church alongside his mother, swayed by the Champions League anthem.
With an impressive base of 220 thousand followers on Instagram, Inês is signed to NXT Management, a modeling agency based in Portugal. She stands out for promoting vegan beauty products and other items formulated with natural ingredients.
Throughout her husband’s career, Inês accompanied him on his journeys to different parts of the world. From now on, she joins Real Madrid’s select and influential group of WAGs (players’ wives and girlfriends), expanding its presence on the European football scene.
