David Silva Retires from international football.

[davek1808]

The man's been an absolute legend for club and country and will forever be rightly remembered for the amazing talent which we've been so fortunate to witness year in year out.

 

[malg]

Can't see him being a great loss to Spain. Good news for us.

 

[Mon Autre]

Whilst the potential benefits for us are obvious, it seems a bit churlish to be celebrating the end of such an illustrious international career and it's probably a sad day for him too.

He can be very proud of his contribution to Spain's successes over the years and I think regardless of fan allegiances he's just one of those players that makes football such a joy to watch for everyone. He will be missed on that stage.

 

[NorCalBlue]

I thought he would,good for him and us and he can have more time with baby and girlfriend

Exactly - he can spend every international break (and there are a bunch before Christmas) relaxing with his family and then come back to his other family refreshed and ready to go.

 

[Onlymcfc]

Wise choice. Only the CL missing for Dave now

 

[Trautmann's Chiropractor]

Very welcome news. Can’t wait to see him on the pitch again.

 

[andyhinch]

Can't see him being a great loss to Spain. Good news for us.

Good point he’s done fuck all in the national team.

 

[bornblueegg]

Great news for City.

Wonder if he could work alongside Pep & Arteta when his contract finishes????

Who better to bring on Diaz & Foden after he finishes.

ive suggested as much in the past

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Can't see him being a great loss to Spain. Good news for us.

Spain’s 4th highest goal-scorer of all time behind Villa, Raúl and Torres, winning the World Cup and 2 European Championships. Not a great loss? He’s as much a Spain legend as he is one at City.

 

[kenzie115]

Great news for City.

Wonder if he could work alongside Pep & Arteta when his contract finishes????

Who better to bring on Diaz & Foden after he finishes.

Went on the stadium tour last week and the guide said Pep assigned all the players their seats in the dressing room because he didn't want any cliques. Silva is sat at the end of the arc, next to Foden, Diaz, Nmecha and Zinchenko. Apparently he's taken on the role of mentor to the younger players.