David Silva returns to Spain to sign for Real Sociedad

The former Spain international, 34, has left City after a decade of service in which he won 11 major trophies including four Premier League titles.

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18 August, 2020, 04:30 pm

Last modified: 18 August, 2020, 04:30 pm

Manchester City's David Silva in action. Photo: Reuters

Real Sociedad have signed former Manchester City midfielder David Silva as a free agent, the La Liga side said in a statement on Monday.

The former Spain international, 34, has left City after a decade of service in which he won 11 major trophies including four Premier League titles.

ℹ️ OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT| We are delighted to announce the signing of @21lva. The player joins Real as a free agent until June 30, 2022.#WelcomeDavid #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/PtqIkt4nJR— Real Sociedad (@RealSociedadEN) August 17, 2020

The Manchester outfit had announced earlier on Monday that they would be honouring the Spaniard by building a statue of him outside their Etihad Stadium.

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Sociedad, who finished sixth in La Liga, are one of the most attractive sides in the Spanish top-flight and were searching for a new playmaker after Martin Odegaard ended a one-year loan spell to return to Real Madrid.

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