Source: Team_Talk
Speedy City suited new recruit Silva
Manchester City proved to be fast movers in the transfer market this summer - which suits new-boy David Silva just fine.[LNB] Knowing Valencia needed to cash in on his services and with the World Cup fast approaching, Silva needed a quick decision on his future.[LNB]That City had already made their intentions known was perfect for the 24-year-old, who quickly agreed to make the move to Eastlands for £25million and sign a four-year contract.[LNB]"I wanted my future sorted out before the World Cup and Manchester City showed serious intent," he said.[LNB]"They made it very clear they wanted me and were happy to stick their necks out. I wanted to pay that back."[LNB]It works both ways of course. City are now getting a World Cup winner, even if Silva only made the bench for that famous final victory over Holland in Johannesburg.[LNB]It is a prize he will covet for life although he wants to expand his medal collection with a few honours for his new club.[LNB]"I have come here to win titles and important trophies," he said.[LNB]"This club is going to places I want to visit.[LNB]"I can't wait to play alongside Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor, Nigel de Jong and Yaya Toure, and that's to name just four."[LNB]Not that the enormity of the move has quite sunk in yet.[LNB]Silva was given an extended break after his exertions in South Africa and immediately gets a reminder of what he left behind in Valencia when his old club visit Eastlands for their final pre-season friendly on Saturday.[LNB]Then it is back on a plane for home after he was named in the Spain squad to tackle Mexico in the Azteca Stadium next Wednesday.[LNB]It will be a joyous reunion, although Silva has reservations about the exercise given its proximity to the Premier League opener against Tottenham next Saturday.[LNB]"It is always nice to be chosen for your country but I have to admit the timing of this match is not great," he said.[LNB]"The Premier League is about to start and I need time with the new players at the club.[LNB]"But there is nothing I can do about it and I will be going."
