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Man City legend David Silva comes out of retirement at 40 after receiving shock offer

Manchester City legend David Silva has ended his three years of retirement by joining a Hong Kong Premier League side in a shock move

By Connor O'Neill · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:24 AM

Key Things to Know

David Silva has come out of retirement at age 40 to join Hong Kong club Supreme Sha Tin.
The former Manchester City midfielder has reportedly agreed to a short-term contract.
Silva originally retired from professional football in 2023 after suffering an ACL injury at Real Sociedad.

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Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has ended his three-year retirement to sign with Hong Kong Premier League side Supreme Sha Tin. The 40-year-old Spaniard has reportedly agreed to a short-term deal with the newly promoted club, expressing excitement about experiencing the culture, food, and football in Hong Kong.

Silva originally retired from professional football in 2023 following an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered while playing for Real Sociedad. During his decorated career, the midfielder won four Premier League titles with Manchester City and earned 125 caps for Spain, winning the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships.

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