OFFICIAL: David Silva signs two-year deal with Real Sociedad

David Silva has joined Spanish side Real Sociedad next season after leaving Manchester City this week.

The 34-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Italy, with title challengers Lazio deemed as the favourites to land his signature.

But Sociedad confirmed the news that Silva has signed a two-year deal with them instead.

Lazio were increasingly confident in signing the midfielder, but the Serie A club were reportedly concerned about the deal being completed with Silva not answering their calls.

Lazio star striker Ciro Immobile was convinced the Spaniard was coming to the Stadio Olimpico, saying last week: 'Great player and great experience, we are waiting for him with open arms.

'I can't wait for him to arrive, before Lazio players we are Lazio fans.'

The playmaker has decided instead opted to move back to Spain, where he has not played since his time at Valencia 10 years ago.

Silva spent a decade at the Etihad Stadium, making over 400 appearances for the Premier League side, winning 14 trophies in the blue half of Manchester.