David Silva has laid out his intentions to leave Manchester City at the end of next season. The 33-year-old has amassed 395 appearances since moving to the Etihad Stadium in 2010 but the 2019/20 campaign looks set to be his last for the club. Silva, who has won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups during his time at City, featured in 33 league games last season as Pep Guardiola’s side retained their crown as part of a domestic treble. Glad to see you again!🏆🏆 #FaCupWinners pic.twitter.com/ffRizkhQcL — David Silva (@21LVA) May 18, 2019 The Spain midfielder, who has also lifted two European Championships and the World Cup with his country, moved to City from Valencia. He has established himself as a firm fan favourite since then, hitting 70 goals which included the opener in May’s 6-0 FA Cup final thrashing of Watford. But now he has set a date for when he will depart the club, telling reporters at a press conference in Gran Canaria that reaching a decade seems like the right time to call it a day. Silva scored the first of Manchester City’s six goals as they beat Watford in the FA Cup final. (Mike Egerton/PA) “No, this is the last one,” he replied when asked if he could stay beyond next season. “10 years for me is enough. It’s the perfect time for me. “Initially, City were talking about two years, but I decided to sign another one, so I finished at 10 years. “It completes the cycle. It’s a nice round figure. I can never see myself playing against City for another team. So 10 years – that’s it.” Topics David Silva, Man City, Premier League Manchester City take big step towards title with victory over Manchester United Who will replace Vincent Kompany as Manchester City captain? Bernardo Silva aiming to prove Guardiola wrong City star Bernardo Silva plays down comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo Mickael Pote brace earns Benin draw with Ghana Nelson hails support of ‘role model’ Sterling Scott expects physical and technical challenge against Norway Signing Lukaku is a dream for Inter, says agent Everton sign Gomes on five-year deal Tuesday’s big transfer rumours: Manchester United offered megastar in exchange for Pogba Quiz! Can you name the 50 most valuable players in world football? 15 Premier League players who should definitely leave their clubs this summer Revealed! Which Premier League teams have the easiest – and hardest – starts to the 2019/20 season? Manchester United confident of beating Manchester City to centre-back
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