Follow usDavid Silva has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37.
🚨 OFFICIAL: David Silva has retired from football at the age of 37! He suffered an ACL injury in pre-season and has decided to stop playing. 😔💔 pic.twitter.com/JjMsHisGMH
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 27, 2023
The Spaniard enjoyed an elusive career Valencia, Manchester City and Real Sociedad, establishing himself as one of the deadliest attacking midfielders in his time.
Silva enjoyed a tremendous success at City, during his 10-year spell from 2010 to 2020, when he won 4 Premier League titles, 2 FA Cups and 6 League Cups.
David Silva's magical career has come to an end 🪄
Thanks for the memories, @21LVA ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XWDnkN07Vg
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 27, 2023
Recently, the 37-year-old suffered a heavy knee injury, which contributed to his decision on retirement after 19 years of playing football.
“Today is a sad day for me,” Silva said on social media.
“Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to. Today it is time to say goodbye to my colleagues, who are like family to me. I will miss you very much.”
Silva enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with the Spain national team, winning 2 Euros in(2008,2012) and the World Cup in 2010.
