Source: Team_Talk
Man City agree five-year Silva deal
Manchester City have reached agreement with Valencia to sign Spain forward David Silva in a deal reported to be worth £28million.[LNB] The 24-year-old, who is currently at the World Cup with his national squad, has agreed a five-year deal at Eastlands.[LNB]Silva will undergo a medical and the transfer will be formally completed once his involvement in South Africa is over.[LNB]Speaking from Spain's World Cup base, Silva told the club's website: "Firstly I would like to thank Valencia as a club and all of their loyal fans, and my team-mates there and staff.[LNB]"I have enjoyed six years at Valencia, they discovered me as a footballer and they will always be a special club for me.[LNB]"The time is right for me to seek a new challenge, and I am thrilled about playing in England with Manchester City.[LNB]"I believe the Premier League is one of the best competitions in the world and I want to bring success to City and win trophies for them.[LNB]"There has been a lot of speculation about me in the British and Spanish media, and I need to fully concentrate on playing for Spain in the World Cup.[LNB]"That is why my advisors have been dealing with City for me, so that I can have my attentions only on South Africa and playing well for my national team."[LNB]The fleet-footed Silva is comfortable on either wing and can play as a supporting striker.[LNB]A fee is yet to be confirmed for the player, who came through the youth ranks at Valencia after joining the club at the age of 14.[LNB]Silva has surprisingly not featured much at the current World Cup, playing only in their opening loss to Switzerland.[LNB]City boss Roberto Mancini said: "I think that David Silva is one of the best midfielders in Europe, and I hope he will be a very important player for Manchester City.[LNB]"I am so pleased he is coming to us, I think he can make a big, big impact for Manchester City.[LNB]"In signing David, we are showing the world that we are bringing the best players here and that we hope to compete to win the Premier League.[LNB]"When players see what is happening at Manchester City and the ambition they are attracted to what we are building and want to be a part of it."[LNB]City are again expected to be highly active in the transfer market this summer and a deal for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure is also thought to be close.[LNB]That would unite the Ivory Coast international with his brother Kolo, the City captain.
