Former Man City player Silva comes out of retirement

Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva, who turned 40 recently, has announced his return to professional football at the age of 40 by joining Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin. Silva enjoyed a decorated career at City, winning the 2010 World Cup, two European Championships, and four Premier League titles. He was a key player during the period when City faced allegations of financial rule breaches, which the club has since appealed against.

Silva retired in 2023 following an anterior cruciate ligament tear sustained during pre-season training at Real Sociedad. Throughout his 10-year tenure at City, he won 11 major honors and now boasts a statue outside the Etihad Stadium. In an Instagram video, Silva expressed his enthusiasm about relocating to Hong Kong, eager to immerse himself in the local culture, savor Sha Tin's cuisine, and contribute to the football scene in the city.

Sha Tin currently sits in eighth place in the league after just four matches and will face Hong Kong Football Club in their next game, scheduled for Sunday, October 18. The club stated that Silva will be present in Hong Kong to settle in, join the squad for training, and gradually build up his fitness to be match-ready before his debut.