LONG GONE SILVA
Premier League legend David Silva RETIRES at 37 with emotional video after brutal pre-season injury blow
PREMIER LEAGUE legend David Silva has retired from football at the age of 37.
The former Manchester City star has suffered a brutal injury blow during pre-season.
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Silva sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training with Real Sociedad.
And he has now announced his retirement as a result of the injury.
He released an emotional farewell video titled: "Thank you so much football."
The clip contains footage of him showing off his skills as a kid, gradually getting older to show his entire illustrious career.
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Silva said: "Today is a sad day, it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to.
"It is time today goodbye to my colleagues, who are like family to me."
He thanked every club he played for such as San Fernando, Valencia, Eibar and Celta Vigo.
Having signed a contract extension in May, Silva's deal ran through to the end of the coming season but he has ripped it up.
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He returned to Spain in 2020, signing for Sociedad from City on a free transfer after a decade in England.
Across 93 appearances for the La Liga side, he has scored seven goals and added 18 assists.
Silva also helped the club qualify for the Champions League last season as they finished fourth in the table.
He remains a fan favourite in Manchester from his time at the Etihad Stadium.
In 436 appearances for City, Silva scored 77 goals and provided 140 assists.
During his 10 years in England, he also won 14 major trophies, including four league titles.
Silva also scored 35 goals in 125 caps for Spain during his career, winning both the World Cup and the Euros.