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New Manchester City signing Ferran Torres has hailed David Silva as an “inspiration” after doing Valencia’s same to the Premier League.
The 20-year-old end came northwest with big shoes to fill, following in Silva’s footsteps and replacing the past Leroy Sane.
Torres joined the Valencia youth team as a child in 2006, the same year Silva’s performances for Valencia earned him his first senior foreign variety for Spain.
“When I started in Valencia, I enjoyed your most productive moment at the club,” Torres told Man City’s official website.
“He was an inspiration and then, when he moved to City, where he played his most productive football, I admired him. Above all, [what inspired him] was his ability to hold the ball, his ability to make the ultimate pass and his quality.
Torres also asked why he chose Man City as the next step and what kind of players may be waiting to see the enthusiasts.
“Be part of the assignment that the club has proposed to me,” he said. “My purpose is to grow as a player. I have a lot of room for improvement and having Pep Guardiola as a coach is also a vital factor.
“It was because he was one of the most productive, or I would say the most productive manager in the world and at the point where I am now in my career, he can get the most productive out of me.
“I look to get better. I like to ask why we do things and I think it’s basic to improve and also because I think I’m young and I still have a lot to improve.”
Torres is also convinced that he can bridge the gap between La Liga and the Premier League, noting that he may not be exactly the kind of old-school extremes fan they can also expect.
He said: “The fact is that English football is more physical than in Spain, but I sit in a position and I can’t wait to get started as soon as possible. I’d say I’m stronger than speed. I also make clever crosses, however, I would especially highlight my strength and strength.