David Silva Completes City Transfer

[Steve 10,227]

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Valencia over the transfer of David Silva.

The player's advisers and officials from both clubs have finalised the details over a four-year contract, which will bring the 24-year-old to City of Manchester Stadium. He will complete his medical and officially become a City player once his involvement in the World Cup is over.

Speaking from his South Africa base, where he is currently fully focussed on his involvement with the Spanish national side preparing for Saturday's World Cup Quarter Final clash against Paraguay, Silva expressed his delight at securing his move to City.

He said: "Firstly I would like to thank Valencia as a club and all of their loyal fans, and my team mates there and staff. I have enjoyed six years at Valencia, they discovered me as a footballer and they will always be a special club for me.

"The time is right for me to seek a new challenge, and I am thrilled about playing in England with Manchester City. I believe the Premier League is one of the best competitions in the world and I want to bring success to City and win trophies for them.

"There has been a lot of speculation about me in the British and Spanish media, and I need to fully concentrate on playing for Spain in the World Cup. That is why my advisors have been dealing with City for me so that I can have my attentions only on South Africa and playing well for my national team."

City manager Roberto Mancini said he was pleased to wrap up the signing. He said: "I think that David Silva is one of the best midfielders in Europe, and I hope he will be a very important player for Manchester City.

"I am so pleased he is coming to us, I think he can make a big, big impact for Manchester City. In signing David, we are showing the World that we are bringing the best players here and that we hope to compete to win the Premier League. When players see what is happening at Manchester City and the ambition they are attracted to what we are building and want to be a part of it."

"I hope he does very well for Spain in the World Cup and then joins us for our pre-season, ready to compete in the Premier League. I am very excited about seeing him playing for Manchester City."

Manchester City

[chrismada9 1,948]

Bastards

[Drogba11CFC 108]

I hope Valencia are ready for his return. Chelsea are still trying to regrow the (proverbial) feeding arm that Wayne Bridge bit off back in February.

[Guest justin_3d]

Sorry for bumping this old thread, but i had to vent some frustration after watching that David Silva play again vs Everton.

We had the chance to sign him but did not wanted to spend a lot.

And when we had no choice we went nuts on Torres.

Was also looking at the David Silva transfer thread which is lock, and it was amusing watching some of the silly comments some people said.

http://forum.talkche...__fromsearch__1

Malouda or Kalou over Silva....

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Sorry for bumping this old thread, but i had to vent some frustration after watching that David Silva play again vs Everton.

We had the chance to sign him but did not wanted to spend a lot.

And when we had no choice we went nuts on Torres.

Was also looking at the David Silva transfer thread which is lock, and it was amusing watching some of the silly comments some people said.

http://forum.talkche...__fromsearch__1

Malouda or Kalou over Silva....

2010.

It was the season Malouda actually showed some quality on the left-wing. You can excuse some posts there..

[zolayes 14,489]

Sorry for bumping this old thread, but i had to vent some frustration after watching that David Silva play again vs Everton.

We had the chance to sign him but did not wanted to spend a lot.

And when we had no choice we went nuts on Torres.

Was also looking at the David Silva transfer thread which is lock, and it was amusing watching some of the silly comments some people said.

http://forum.talkche...__fromsearch__1

Malouda or Kalou over Silva....

the gift of hindsight is wonderful ...pointless bump

[Guest justin_3d]

the gift of hindsight is wonderful ...pointless bump

Where else do i write about letting Silva go, when we had a chance?

I think only on this one.....

[Sheva. 5,373]

the gift of hindsight is wonderful ...pointless bump

True. Easy to say we should have got him now... I personally thought he would flop

[Laylabelle 9,359]

True. Easy to say we should have got him now... I personally thought he would flop

And had we he probably would've lol..be a completly different player the luck we have

[zolayes 14,489]

Where else do i write about letting Silva go, when we had a chance?

I think only on this one.....

but you mock people who thought otherwise ...that is what was wrong ....with your lack of sensitivity that will probably go over your head

[Guest justin_3d]

but you mock people who thought otherwise ...that is what was wrong ....with your lack of sensitivity that will probably go over your head

Well cause it's funny!

Can't believe some people held Kalou that high above such a player. :giggle:

[manpe 10,861]

How long can one moan about not getting a player? You don't always get what you want. We now have Mata who has the promise to become the Silva of Chelsea. You will probably say the same after next Shitty's game and the game after next etc. It's a sour grape for all of us who are now witnessing his quality in our rival team... we must digest it already.

[Guest justin_3d]

How long can one moan about not getting a player? You don't always get what you want. We now have Mata who has the promise to become the Silva of Chelsea. You will probably say the same after next Shitty's game and the game after next etc. It's a sour grape for all of us who are now witnessing his quality in our rival team... we must digest it already.

Very long!

Wenger snub Drogba when he was younger, and live to regret it!