Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has announced his retirement from football.

The 37-year-old Spanish great spent a highly successful decade at City and won four Premier League titles before joining Real Sociedad in 2020.

However, Silva suffered a serious knee injury during pre-season and has decided to call time on his 19-year playing career.

“Today is a sad day for me,” Silva said on social media.

“Today it is time to say goodbye to what I have dedicated my whole life to. Today it is time to say goodbye to my colleagues, who are like family to me. I will miss you very much.”

The former Spain international joined City from Valencia in 2010 and went on to make 436 appearances for the club, scoring 77 goals.