An event commemorating the retirement of Manchester City (England) legend David Silva (37, Spain) was held in Sangambeol.안전놀이터
Silva made his professional debut with Valencia in 2003 and spent his loan spell at Eibar and Celta Vigo. He transferred to Manchester City in 2010 and played for 10 seasons before leaving for Real Sociedad in 2020.
He announced his retirement ahead of the 2023-2024 season. David Silva has decided to leave the ground after suffering a major injury to his cruciate ligament.
On the 27th (Korean time), Silva shared his thoughts on retirement through his SNS. “Today is the saddest day of my life. It’s time to say goodbye to the football I gave my whole life to,” he said.
Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 30th, where the friendly match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid (Spain) was held in the second leg of the 2023 Coupang Play Series. Korean fans supporting Manchester City held a special ceremony to commemorate Silva’s retirement.
Man City fan club MCW in Korea said, “Man City legend David Silva has announced his retirement.” “With regret and gratitude for this, we plan to clap for one minute in the 21st minute of the first half and sing the David Silva cheering song.” . The number ’21’ is the shirt number Silva used while at Manchester City.
As previously announced, the fans clapped for one minute at the 21st minute of the first half, chanted Silva’s name, and sang cheering songs. It contained a message of support for Silva, who was about to embark on a second life.
Manchester City is the team where David Silva spent the prime of his career. David Silva scored 77 goals and 140 assists in 436 matches for 10 seasons from the 2010-2011 season at Manchester City. He has contributed to four Premier League titles, two FA Cup victories and five League Cup victories.
In the summer of 2021, Manchester City honored their achievements by installing statues of Silva, Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany. In response, Silva said, “My life changed when I moved to Manchester City. I am proud of the achievements I have made in Manchester City.”