David Silva: Man City announce plans for statue at Etihad Stadium
Manchester City have announced plans for a statue of Spanish playmaker David Silva at Etihad Stadium.
Silva's successful 10-year spell at City came to an end after Saturday's Champions League defeat by Lyon.
Signed from Valencia in 2010, the midfielder, 34, made 436 appearances and helped City win 14 trophies.
Silva will return to La Liga next season - he had been linked with Italian side Lazio, but a move to Real Sociedad was announced late on Monday.
"David is a transformational player, a quiet leader who has inspired everyone around him," said City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
"David's statue will act as a lasting reminder of the wonderful moments that he gave us, not only as an incredible footballer, but as an inspiring ambassador who represented this fo...