Manchester City will pay tribute to David Silva in style, after he leaves the club due to the end of his contract and his need to change of scene. Khaldoon Al Mubarak, president of the entity, has announced that they will make a statue of the footballer Canarian outside the Etihad to thank all he has given for the club over the last ten years.
He for many considered the best player in the club's history will also have his space in the sports city, with a custom-made mosaic. The president was full of praise on his figure before announcing the measures with which they will pay tribute: “David Silva has left his mark on the team, on the history of this club and on the Premier League. He has changed the history of the club, he is a silent leader who has acted calmly and thoughtfully and has inspired everyone “.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has revealed plans for a tribute statue to @ 21LVA to be installed outside the Etihad, while a training pitch with bespoke mosaic will also be dedicated to El Mago at the City Football Academy.
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“The Premier will never be the same after David's departure. He has truly been a transformative player, he has contributed a lot to English football. People have sometimes underestimated David's physique. His mental and physical toughness is something that surprised us. to all. He has earned a place as part of the City family forever“he continues.
The canary said goodbye to City after the defeat against Olympique de Lyon. Signed in 2010, he has worn the citizen shirt a total of 436 times, with 77 goals and 140 assists. He could not be honored for the situation of the pandemic, but the club has already announced that it will prepare a party in style, when the health emergency allows it. A legend is leaving, but his statue will always remain in the vicinity of the Etihad.
Farewell to Silva
“The time has come, 10 years and 13 titles later I say goodbye to the club that has marked my career and my life. Looking back, I see that I could not have made a better decision when in 2010 the City proposed me to be part of their new project, “wrote the canary in a letter made public on social networks after he learned that a statue of his will be installed at the Etihad Stadium.
“Manchester City and I have grown together. During these ten years I prospered both as a professional and personally, I celebrated many triumphs like my first Premier League, I lived through epic moments, I saw my son Mateo being born, I even got used to being comfortable in the rain, “added the one from Arguineguín.
“In addition, the club has shown me that it is a great family. They have turned to me in the most difficult moments of my life, giving their unconditional support and understanding. It has been an enormous honor to wear the light blue shirt, proudly wear the captain's armband of this great club and share a dressing room with the best teammates, coaches and managers in the world, “he said. In addition, the Canarian player also thanked the fans for their support. during all these years. “(…) And having behind, game by game, a hobby that has made me feel at home, supporting me from the beginning in good times and in bad times. I hope that the City reap the maximum successes in the future “, sentenced.