According to reports surrounding David Silva that have surfaced today, Real Madrid were reportedly close to signing David Silva from Valencia back in 2010.
The Spanish playmaker made a name for himself at Valencia and was being courted by both Barcelona and Real Madrid back then.
Florentino Perez apparently was so fond of Silva that he even ordered a Madrid delegate to “Take the suitcase to the locker room, because next year David will be with us.” The then 24-year-old midfielder’s photos with Perez’s nephews even flared up rumours at that time.
However, with Los Blancos being concerned about Silva’s partying nature, Perez decided to pull a plug on the move. Eventually, the Spaniard moved to Manchester City.
Silva is now a decorated player at the Etihad, having won four Premier League titles with the club. Currently, in his tenth season in England, he has already made 400 appearances. He has scored 71 goals and registered 132 assists since joining the Citizens.
Silva has confirmed that he will be leaving Man City at the end of this season. There is no doubt he will be leaving as one of the greatest players ever to have graced the Premier League.
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