David Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after deciding to call time on a glittering 10-year career at the Etihad.
The midfielder is heading into his 10th season with the Premier League giants, having signed with the club from Valencia in 2010.
The Spaniard, who has played a massive part in turning the club into one of the best in Europe, has now made it clear that his time at the Etihad is drawing to a close having already won four league titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups.
"This is the last one," he told the Daily Mail. "Ten years for me is enough. It’s the perfect time.
"Initially the club 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!"
Silva says that a shift in his personal priorities are leading him to make a move after next season, with spending more time with his family growing more important for the 33-year-old.
"I’ve got a family now and it’s about priorities," he added. "I want to spend more time with the family. I’ve got another year at Manchester City so we will see what happens after that."
While his time at City in drawing to a close, Silva doesn't plan on stopping playing, though he has ruled out a move to China or to any team that would have to face his current club.
"Not China," said Silva yesterday in his role as a spokesman for Anfi Group close to his hometown of Arguineguin. "I don’t know. My girlfriend decides for me!
"I would love to finish my career here in Las Palmas but football changes. Who knows? It depends on the team and the players. I cannot come here to play in the Second Division with this team."
The Spanish star also isn't worried about the club missing out on his productivity, as he believes the growth of England's Phil Foden will make filling his shoes rather easy for the club.
"I’m sure that he’s going to be a fantastic player and a very good successor to me in the team," said Silva. "I’ve given him lots of advice. He’s taken the information in and he’s getting better day by day.
"He reminds me of myself when I was young, especially how he is as a person. He’s very quiet but always there competing. He hates losing and that makes a good footballer.
The_GOAT_Messi
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Greatest comebacks of all time: Liverpool 4-0 Barca Barca 6-1 PSG David Silva’s hairline 😂 Will miss you legend, from Barca fan
ctxgou
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He is a miracle for Man City, also his hair this season.
joohnny10
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manchester city got their new legend
Mosanya
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Awesome player, brilliant pass skills and team makers, brought the spanish style of play at Manchester City, you brought great joy to the city fans, good luck legend, thanks for everything you have done for the past years you have been in city, we will miss you. ~ From A Barca fan
BElgium12
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Became a Man City legend. Congrats on your career and I wish you a good next season, with maybe a Champions League, that would be great present to leave. Thanks, magician
Abbawaziri
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David Silva is a true Manchester City icon and legend, he has done it all for the citizens I really respect him a lot with the way he plays, he will always be a legend to Manchester City.
elMago21city
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El mago you will be remembered forever in England, you are loved by all fans of football, everyone doubted you because of your size but you used your magical left foot to prove them wrong. You may not know English but you are forever my favorite midfielder💙
Bartholonew
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I’m not totally sure about appearance and minutes played numbers, but from an eye test, it seems only his durability has declined a little. He still is one of our best players every game. I’m just getting nervous that one day he will wake up and his legs will really feel how old he is.
thecityfan
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Farewell David, its sad to see you go along with Vinnie, but so happy to see you are committed to one more season with us. You are an absolute legend, we will never forget you, thanks for all you have contributed to the club. Good Luck Champ!
Eddrew
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He's definitely a good enough starter for a good chunk of CL teams. I'd rather keep him if he wants to stay.
courtlow
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He's generally been very good when he's played. Just that his appearances have been few and far between since Walker is a lock in starter for Pep, even during his bad run of form.
YourHighness
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David Silva will be missed when he leaves the EPL. Fans from all over the world have one last season to enjoy him playing in a top league. Football fans wish you well!
flyboat
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Why not sell to Arsenal though? I mean technically you're all part of the 'top 6' but realistically City aren't in competition with them at this point and any improvement he brings is just as likely to see them take points off of Liverpool as it is City.
Yahoobaby
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First half of the season was insane from him. He was a wizard every match. Second half, he began to disappear in matches and took a few bad touches.