Manchester City star David Silva reveals what has been the best decision he’s made in football

Manchester City star David Silva reveals what has been the best decision he’s made in football
David Silva said he followed his heart when he signed for Manchester City in 2010 as they went the extra mile a decision he says is the best he has made in his career.La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid were both keen on the Spanish playmaker, however Silva says the role of former City title-winning boss Roberto Mancini ultimately proved key.3

David Silva, left, said Roberto Mancini was a key factor in why he signed for Manchester City

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Silva has been an absolute revelation for City over the past eight years

He told FourFourTwo: Genuinely, they were the team who wanted me the most and went the extra mile.Other teams were interested, but Mancini got in contact a long time before the end of the season to see if I wanted to come here, and to say I was a big part of his plans.When someone puts so much effort into demonstrating they want to sign you, you follow your heart. That was the best decision Ive ever made in football.Silva, 32, has been in Manchester for eight-and-a-half years winning threePremier League titles and League Cups, as well as the FA Cup, along the way.And under current boss, Pep Guardiola, Silva says he is performing to the best of his ability while admitting he struggled with the transition at first.

DAVID SILVA'S MANCHESTER CITY CAREER IN NUMBERS

Appearances: 262Goals: 53Assists: 77Wins: 178Defeats: 42 FA Cup:1 (2010/11)Premier League:3 (2011/12, 2013/2014, 2017/2018)League Cup:3(2013/14, 2015/16, 2017/18)3

The Spaniard has won three Premier League titles in Manchester

  He added: Pep Guardiola has put me in a position where my best qualities are most to the fore.There are subtle differences when youre playing centrally, but thats definitely the best place for me because I always love to have the ball.Hes not really asked anything different from me [since arriving in the summer of 2016].“You always have your struggles when theres a new coach and it was no different with Pep.A new coach brings a new philosophy, so there are new things to learn. Ultimately, everyone is responsible for getting the best from themselves.

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