MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Manchester City will praise David Silva’s 10-year career at the club by building a statue in honor of the Spanish game creator at Etihad Stadium.
Silva, considered one of The city’s most important players, played his last match for England in Saturday’s quarter-final loss 3–1 to Lyon.Abu Dhabi, starting with the FA Cup in 2011.
The city said a statue of Silva was ordered and will be unveiled in 2021, with one of former captain Vincent Kompany.
Silva will also be given an education floor at the City’s internship center.City said he would immortalize “David’s remarkable contribution to Archers (Manchester) United’s 6-1 defeat in 2011,” which marked and prepared Edin Dzeko with a very good volley pass.
“David Silva is a transformative player,” said city president Khaldoon Al Mubarak, “a discreet leader who has acted with determination and encouraged everyone around him, from the academy’s youngest player to his senior teammates for the more than 10 years.
“He has made his mark on the team, in this club, in its history and even in the Premier League as a whole.In doing so, he has contributed to the beautiful philosophy of football that you see today.It’s the beginning.”
Silva joined Valencia after winning the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and made 436 appearances for City, winning 4 Premier League titles, two FA Cups and English League Cups.