Real Sociedad signs David Silva

The Basque club announced the signing of the player on the same day the forward bid farewell to the City's fans.

Silva will wear the number 21 on his blue and white jersey, the same number he wore at Manchester City, which was left vacant by Norwegian Martin Odegaard.

The player, born in Arguineguin in 1986, joins for free after completing his contract with Manchester City. He played for the club for ten years, appearing in 435 matches, scoring 77 goals, and providing 138 assists.

World Cup champion and double European champion with Spain, David Silva will bring not only his football skills but also his vast experience to Real Sociedad, bolstering the young squad.

Silva is currently on vacation after bidding farewell to the English team's fans on Monday, who will erect a statue in his honor at Etihad Stadium. He will join the txuriurdin squad for the upcoming season and be officially presented.

The player is already familiar with Gipuzkoa, as he played for Eibar on loan from Valencia during the 2004-2005 season. He joined Valencia at the age of 14 and stayed until 2010, also being loaned to Celta during the 2005-2006 season, when he made his debut in La Liga.

In 2010, he signed with Manchester City, where he remained for the last ten seasons until his contract ended this campaign.