MANCHESTER CITY have completed a £27million swoop for Spanish star David Silva.

The Valencia forward, 24, will join Roberto Mancini's side after this summer's World Cup.


Silva said: "The time is right for me to seek a new challenge, and I am thrilled about playing in England with Manchester City.

"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.

"I want to say that I always hoped to come to Manchester City and I am excited about my future there.

"They are a club with a great future with fantastic players. I want to be an important player in Manchester City's history.

"Now I need to fully concentrate on playing for Spain in the World Cup."

Silva formed a formidable partnership with fellow Spain international David Villa in La Liga in recent seasons.

But with Valencia struggling for cash and Villa signing for Barcelona, Silva has decided to move on.

He added: "I would like to thank Valencia as a club and all of their loyal fans, and my team mates there and staff.

"I have enjoyed six years at Valencia, they discovered me as a footballer and they will always be a special club for me."

Ambitious City have won the race to capture Silva ahead of Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho had been keen to take him to the Bernabeu but cooled his interest after sealing a £20m move for Argentina ace Angel Di Maria earlier this week.

City boss 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.

"I am so pleased he is coming to us, I think he can make a big, big impact for Manchester City.

"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.

"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.

"I hope he does very well for Spain in the World Cup and then joins us for our pre-season, ready to compete in the Premier League.

"I am very excited about seeing him playing for Manchester City."

City will also announce the signing for Barca midfielder Yaya Toure later this week.

Source: The Sun