David Silva, four-time Premier League winner and former Manchester City star, appears to be eyeing retirement following a knee injury.
The Spanish side Real Sociedad confirmed the injury sustained by Silva during training and further tests revealed an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee.
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Although the injury is yet to be evaluated by a specialist, it is expected to prevent him from participating in the upcoming season and might mark the end of his playing career.
Reports from El Larguero indicate that Silva is likely to announce his retirement soon as he feels that he won’t recover in time to make a return to the pitch.
The 37-year-old spent the last three seasons with Real Sociedad after leaving Manchester City, where he made 436 appearances and won 13 major trophies.
He was an integral part of the Spanish national team and won the World Cup and two European championships during his international career.
Silva’s trophy cabinet is missing only the Champions League, a fact that was acknowledged by his former coach Pep Guardiola.
Guardiola praised Silva as one of the best players he has trained, admiring his determination to excel in difficult moments and his impressive contributions on the field.
Since joining Real Sociedad, Silva has made nearly 100 appearances and played a crucial role in the team’s impressive LaLiga finishes.
Under Imanol Alguacil’s management, the club secured a fourth-place finish last season, earning them a spot in the Champions League.
Upon his official exit from Manchester City, Silva expressed his gratitude to the club, acknowledging the significant impact it had on his life and career.
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He reflected on the past ten years and thirteen titles won during his tenure at the club, considering it a life-changing decision to join City’s project in 2010.
With his retirement seemingly imminent, fans and fellow players will remember David Silva as a skilled and accomplished footballer, whose contributions to the game left a lasting impression on the footballing world.
