Our Spanish magician has confirmed this is to be his last season at the Club, so the imminent return to action promises to be an extra-special opportunity to savour the unique qualities of a man who has brought so much joy to City over the past 10 years.
Such has been his impact in that decade that many believe he lays claim to being the Club’s greatest ever player with Silva having been central to four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups and two Community Shield victories.
DAVID SILVA: Made in Gran Canaria
His record of 90 Premier League assists can’t be bettered by any other player since his arrival on these shores.
And the 34-year-old led City to more silverware in March, skippering the side to a 2-1 Carabao Cup final success over Aston Villa.
Check out the gallery below for some of our favourite photos of El Mago from this season.
