Ex Manchester City star returns to La Liga on free transfer after 10 years in the English Premiership.
Silva left Valencia in 2010 to join Man City. The player has decided to turn to his homeland after a long successful spell in England.
City revealed on Monday that they are finalizing preparations to commissioned a statue of Silva. A monument in his honor which will be located somewhere in the Etihad Stadium.
Silva produced 6 goals and 10 assists in the just concluded 2019/2020 premiership season. He made 27 appearances in the League.
The player expressed his gratitude to his former employers and fans on his official Twitter account.
“The time has arrived. Ten years and 13 titles later, it’s time for me to say goodbye to the club that has left an incredible mark on my life and career.
“City and I have grown together. In 10 years, I have developed personally and professionally. I have celebrated many victories and titles and lived through epic moments.
“It has been a real pleasure wearing the sky blue shirt and the captain’s armband of our club, sharing the dressing room with the best players and coaches in the world, and working closely with the finest club representatives and board members the game has to offer.
“I hope that City will achieve even bigger triumphs in the future. I am going to support the team from a distance. I am so happy to have shared these unforgettable moments with the City family.”
