Manchester City announced Monday that midfielder David Silva has signed a new five-year deal which will run until summer 2017.
Silva Excels in Final Third
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David Silva has been one of Manchester City's key players since arriving from Valencia in 2010. Silva's play in the final third was an important part of Man City's offense that helped it win its first league title since 1968. Silva in final third, since 2010/11
| EPL Rank | ||
|---|---|---|
| Touches | 2,122 | 3rd |
| Passes Completed | 1,465 | 1st |
| Chances Created | 179 | 1st |
| Assists | 22 | 2nd |
| -- ESPN Stats & Information | ||
Silva, 26, joined City from Valencia in July 2010 and last season helped the club win the league title for the first time since 1968.
"I'm very pleased because I've been here for two years now and I feel very happy here at the club, in the city and with all the people. So now I'm delighted to be extending my contract and being here really does feel just like home for me," he said, according to Manchester City's website.
The Spaniard is the latest player to pledge his long-term future to Manchester City, following in the footsteps of England goalkeeper Joe Hart and Belgium and City captain Vincent Kompany.
"We've won the Premier League title and two other trophies too, and the team is growing and we are now aiming at the Champions League and so that also is another reason to want to stay here and try and win it," he said.
"As I said, I feel very comfortable here and I want to try and win trophies like those."
Manchester City opens its Champions League play Tuesday against Real Madrid.
Information from Press Association was used in this report.
