{"id":562433,"date":"2020-08-17T19:44:27","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T23:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=562433"},"modified":"2020-08-17T19:45:23","modified_gmt":"2020-08-17T23:45:23","slug":"david-silva-makes-shock-real-sociedad-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/08\/17\/david-silva-makes-shock-real-sociedad-move\/","title":{"rendered":"David Silva Makes Shock Real Sociedad Move"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Silva<\/a> has joined<\/a> Spanish club Real Sociedad after his exit from Manchester City<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old was expected<\/a> to join Lazio, who are\u00a0reportedly upset with the La Liga<\/a> side over their secret negotiations with the player.<\/p>\n

David Silva in Shock La Liga Return With Real Sociedad<\/h2>\n

How Sociedad Moved Ahead of Lazio<\/h3>\n

It had seemed only a matter of time until the City legend made a switch to Italian outfit Lazio. The player\u2019s father even hinted at a move to Serie A<\/a>, telling the media<\/a> that Silva enjoys watching Italian football, and could envisage himself playing in Italy until age 40.<\/p>\n

However, Fabrizio Romano<\/a> confirmed that Real Sociedad had \u201chijacked\u201d the deal, leaving Lazio \u201cfurious\u201d to have missed out on the player.<\/p>\n

The Italian side had agreed on a three-year deal with the player and had scheduled for a medical to take place in Rome.<\/p>\n

Real Sociedad made the surprise announcement late on Monday night. The club took to Twitter<\/a> to announce the signing. Silva joins as a free agent on a contract until June 2022.<\/p>\n

Silva to Be Rewarded With Statue Outside Etihad Stadium<\/h3>\n

Silva achieved legendary status for his achievements during a ten-year spell at Manchester City. The midfielder won four Premier League<\/a> titles, two FA Cups<\/a> and five League Cup<\/a> trophies with the club.<\/p>\n

His last appearance<\/a> for the club came as a late substitute<\/a> in Saturday\u2019s Champions League<\/a> defeat by Ligue 1<\/a> side Lyon.<\/p>\n

Silva made 426 appearances in total for the Citizens, scoring 77 goals and registering 140 assists.<\/p>\n

His contribution to the club will see Silva rewarded with a statue at the Etihad stadium. Former club captain Vincent Kompany<\/a> will also receive a commemoration of some kind.<\/p>\n

At international level, the playmaker was part of the Spain squads that won the 2010 World Cup in between European Championship victories in 2008 and 2012.<\/p>\n

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