The soccer world reacts to the retirement of David Silva at the age of 37. The player is forced to retire from soccer due to an ACL injury sustained in pre-season training with Real Sociedad.
David Silva confirmed his retirement from the game in an emotional video. The Former Manchester City legend was seen thanking his former clubs for helping him achieve great heights in the game.
Soccer fans were seen thanking the Spanish legend for his contributions to the game. One fan was seen thanking Silva for bringing the magic of soccer to the fans. They wrote, “Thank you for your magic over the past years. It’s been great to enjoy what you bring to football fans.”
💙 David Silva retires from professional football after recent injury.
869 pro apps, 156 goals, 226 assists, 20 trophies in fantastic career as top quality & class player 🪄🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/wLW763rjSQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2023
While another fan hailed the player for being one of the most memorable players in the English Premier League. They wrote, “Premier League will never forget!”
On the other hand, one fan was seen sharing how Silva was liked unanimously by everyone, “The only City player I’ve ever rated.”
The 37-year-old spent a decade at Manchester City since his arrival in 2010. He was one of the most beloved players in the Premier League during his time at the club.
Pep Guardiola once hailed David Silva as an ‘incredible legend’
The former City legend left the club in 2020 after spending nearly 10 years with the club. He was often praised by the manager, Pep Guardiola, for his quick feet on the ball and his play-making abilities.
In an interview with BT Sport, the manager shared, “The level he is having I think is the best of this season. He’s playing really, really good. Okay, the fans are not here, but he’s coming back to make the farewell game in front of the fans.”
He further added, “He’s an incredible legend. He’s a huge competitor. In small spaces, in the pockets, I never saw a player like him.”
“David Silva is one of the most incredible, intelligent players. He is one of the best I’ve ever known. It’s not just the quality, he’s a huge competitor. The Premier League is not easy, and he did it. He must be so proud.”
– Pep Guardiola on David Silva (2020) pic.twitter.com/cZhzSBvdMG
— City Chief (@City_Chief) December 23, 2021
The Spanish playmaker had 77 goals and 141 assists in 436 appearances for Manchester City. Furthermore, he won four Premier League titles, five League Cups, and two FA Cups during his time at the club.
David Silva joined the Spanish club Real Sociedad after his time in the English Premier League. The player made 125 appearances with the Spanish national team. Furthermore, the player won the 2010 World Cup and the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.