Pep Guardiola does not object if David Silva Leaves Manchester City

DBasia.news – Manchester City midfielder, David Silva became the main actor of the Citizens victory when silencing Bournemouth, 2-0 in the continued Premiere League, Thursday (16/7) AM. All of City’s goals in the match that was held at the Etihad Stadium could not be separated from the contribution of the 34-year-old attacking midfielder.

Opening the advantage of City through the execution of a free kick in the sixth minute, Silva also became the creator in the second goal of The Citizen. The former Valencia midfielder fired a breakthrough bait, which was able to be used by Gabriel Jesus in the 39th minute. Although the visitors were able to reply in the second half, but the score 2-1 remained until the fight was over.

Unfortunately, Silva’s efforts with The Citizen would soon be over. As the Premiere League ends this season, so will Silva’s time with The Citizen, which has stretched for 10 years. Silva’s contract will indeed expire at the end of this month and the player nicknamed el Mago has confirmed his desire to end his partnership with Man City once his contract expires.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola also admitted resigning to the decision of the former Spanish national team attacking midfielder. Guardiola claimed he could not and did not want to persuade Silva to stay at City, at least for the next few years. Silva’s decision to end his time at City, said Guardiola, seems to have been unanimous.

” He has decided to leave and he has expressed his desire several times. I think he wants to leave because he has been in this club for 10 years. He is in an extraordinary and optimal condition since the competition is resumed, ” Guardiola said as reported by the BBC, Thursday (7/16).

Since the Premiere League has resumed in mid-June, Silva has only defended the Citizen once. Silva appeared in eight matches from the last nine parties played by City in the Premiere League stage. During that period, Silva successfully contributed three goals and three assists. Overall, Silva managed to pack six goals and 11 assists from 36 appearances in all competitions this season.

”He has always been able to perform extraordinary and score goals. He proved this ability again in this fight, he scored one goal and one assist. I hope, he can perform and get a farewell match. The match he deserves. In addition, he can receive a new place for the rest of his career, ” stated Guardiola.

Silva’s contribution to City cannot be underestimated. Since strengthening City in 2010, Silva has packed a total of 93 assists. His asisst record is 29 more than other players throughout the period. Not only that, along with Christian Eriksen, Silva became a player who was able to carve more than 10 assistants in four different seasons in the last decade.

In terms of trophy achievement, Silva has led City to win four Premiere League titles, two FA Cup titles and five English League Cup trophies. During the 10 years of strengthening City, the player who presented the 2010 World Cup title for Spain has packed 410 appearances and 76 goals in all competitions.