DAVID SILVA SIGNS A NEW FIVE-YEAR DEAL WITH MANCHESTER CITY

Spain international midfielder David Silva has signed a new five-year deal with Premier League champions Manchester City.

Spain international midfielder David Silva signs a new five-year deal with Manchester City

The 28-year-old joined City for £24m from Valencia in July 2010 and will remain at the Etihad Stadium until 2019.

Since moving to England, the Spaniard has won two Premier League titles and an FA Cup winners’ medal. 

Silva was also a member of the all-conquering Spain squad that won the European Championship in 2008 and 2012, as well as the World Cup four years ago.

Silva told the club's website: "From the moment I joined four years ago it has felt like a second home to me.

"On and off the pitch, I feel incredibly content and fulfilled professionally and personally, so why wouldn't I want to stay and keep winning trophies with this fantastic team?

"Over the last four years, we have achieved so much together, establishing City as a dominating force in England.

“When I look around this dressing room, I can see no reason why we won't become one of the top teams in the world.

"It was a straightforward decision to extend my stay here and spend my peak years at Manchester City, a club with unbelievable fans who have always supported me."

Silva scored eight goals in 40 appearances as he helped City to the top-flight title last season, when the club also claimed the Capital One Cup.