"When I say one thing, I move forward. I am sorry, I have been here ten years and I have fulfilled what I wanted. The cycle closes here, but I will always keep this club in mind for everything I have lived." Manchester City are yet to confirm any official departure, but it looks as though David Silva's career in England will end once the current campaign is eventually concluded.
The Spaniard has graced the Premier League over the course of the past decade, having showcased the value of technique, vision, elegance and style as opposed to the physical aspects that English football has become renowned for.
Manuel Pellegrini, Roberto Mancini and Pep Guardiola represent different playing styles, yet Silva has thrived under each regime,
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