Spanish international David Silva decided to return home after his contract with Manchester City expired several days ago. Silva inked a two-year deal with Real Sociedad, with La Liga side confirming the news on Tuesday on their social media. 

According to reports, Silva previously agreed to a three-year deal with Seria A side Lazio and was supposed to finalize the move after undergoing medical in the coming days. However, the 34-year-old midfielder changed his mind when Sociedad came calling, preferring to move back to his native Spain rather than Italy. He was also linked with a move to MLS at one point, but the proposed transfer to Inter Miami never materialized.

Silva is expected to become Sociedad’s main playmaker as the club looks to build on an encouraging 2019/20 campaign when they finished 6th on the La Liga standings. He will replace talented Norwegian Martin Odegaard, whose loan was recently called back by Real Madrid.

David Silva started his career with Valencia, playing 168 games for the club between 2006 and 2010, and helping the team to Copa Del Rey trophy in 2006/07. In 2010, he moved to Manchester City and became one of the key players in the club’s emergence as a powerhouse in Premier League.

During his decade in England, Silva played 436 games in all competitions, while scoring 77 goals and dishing 140 assists. He won 14 trophies with City including four Premier Leagues.

Upon announcing his departure from the club, Manchester City decided to honor Silva and his contributions by erecting a statue of him in front of the Etihad stadium.

“David is a transformational player, a quiet leader who has inspired everyone around him,” said City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. “David’s statue will act as a lasting reminder of the wonderful moments that he gave us, not only as an incredible footballer but as an inspiring ambassador who represented this football club with great dignity at all times.”

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Spanish David Silva will see out the 2019/20 Premier League season with Manchester City after all. Silva, whose contract was set to expire at the end of June, reportedly agreed to a short-term contract extension with City.

Premier League will most likely resume its season at some point in June with games expected to take place well into July and maybe even August. This timeline would have Silva leave Man City before the club finishes its game under his current contract. However, with this new deal, the 34-year-old should be able to play the remainder of the schedule.

According to ESPN, the two sides haven’t signed an official document to confirm the agreement. Still, this is considered a formality and will be taken care of once the Premier League confirms its return.

David Silva confirmed earlier this year that he would be leaving Manchester City this summer. He is expected to re-join his former club Valencia, while MLS also stands as a viable destination according to reports.

Silva joined Manchester City in 2010 and has since played 423 games in all competitions. He won 15 trophies with the club, including four Premier League titles.

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Spanish international David Silva decided to return home after his contract with Manchester City expired several days ago. Silva inked a two-year deal with Real Sociedad, with La Liga side confirming the news on Tuesday on their social media. 

According to reports, Silva previously agreed to a three-year deal with Seria A side Lazio and was supposed to finalize the move after undergoing medical in the coming days. However, the 34-year-old midfielder changed his mind when Sociedad came calling, preferring to move back to his native Spain rather than Italy. He was also linked with a move to MLS at one point, but the proposed transfer to Inter Miami never materialized.

Silva is expected to become Sociedad’s main playmaker as the club looks to build on an encouraging 2019/20 campaign when they finished 6th on the La Liga standings. He will replace talented Norwegian Martin Odegaard, whose loan was recently called back by Real Madrid.

David Silva started his career with Valencia, playing 168 games for the club between 2006 and 2010, and helping the team to Copa Del Rey trophy in 2006/07. In 2010, he moved to Manchester City and became one of the key players in the club’s emergence as a powerhouse in Premier League.

During his decade in England, Silva played 436 games in all competitions, while scoring 77 goals and dishing 140 assists. He won 14 trophies with City including four Premier Leagues.

Upon announcing his departure from the club, Manchester City decided to honor Silva and his contributions by erecting a statue of him in front of the Etihad stadium.

“David is a transformational player, a quiet leader who has inspired everyone around him,” said City’s chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. “David’s statue will act as a lasting reminder of the wonderful moments that he gave us, not only as an incredible footballer but as an inspiring ambassador who represented this football club with great dignity at all times.”

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Spanish David Silva will see out the 2019/20 Premier League season with Manchester City after all. Silva, whose contract was set to expire at the end of June, reportedly agreed to a short-term contract extension with City.

Premier League will most likely resume its season at some point in June with games expected to take place well into July and maybe even August. This timeline would have Silva leave Man City before the club finishes its game under his current contract. However, with this new deal, the 34-year-old should be able to play the remainder of the schedule.

According to ESPN, the two sides haven’t signed an official document to confirm the agreement. Still, this is considered a formality and will be taken care of once the Premier League confirms its return.

David Silva confirmed earlier this year that he would be leaving Manchester City this summer. He is expected to re-join his former club Valencia, while MLS also stands as a viable destination according to reports.

Silva joined Manchester City in 2010 and has since played 423 games in all competitions. He won 15 trophies with the club, including four Premier League titles.

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