Real Sociedad have announced the signing of former Manchester City midfielder David Silva on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old, who left Man City after playing his final game in the 3-1 Champions League defeat against Lyon, has swiftly agreed a deal to join the LaLiga outfit.
The playmaker looked destined to sign for Serie A outfit Lazio, who have qualified for next season's Champions League, after it was reported they had offered Silva a lucrative three-year deal.
But the Spanish playmaker will head back to his native Spain after the surprise transfer was confirmed on Monday evening.
Silva has signed a contract which will keep at Anoeta until June 2022 and looks set to replace Martin Odegaard, who has returned to Real Madrid following a successful loan spell.
Silva earned legendary status at Man City after winning 14 trophies and making 436 appearances during his 10 years at the club after arriving from Valencia in 2010.
The club announced on Monday they are planning to build a statue to commemorate Silva's time at the club outside the stadium.
