David Silva has left Lazio ‘furious’ after joining Real Sociedad

David Silva has left Lazio ‘furious’ after not even telling them he was going to reject their offer before signing two-year deal with Real Sociedad following Manchester City exit

  • David Silva has reportedly left Lazio furious after signing with Real Sociedad
  • The Spanish No 10 looked increasingly likely to move to Italy after leaving City
  • But it was announced on Monday night that Silva had signed with Real Sociedad
  • It’s claimed Silva didn’t even tell Lazio that he was going to reject their offer 

Lazio are reportedly furious with David Silva after he performed a dramatic U-turn on a move to the Italian club and signed with Real Sociedad instead.

Silva had been heavily linked with a move to Lazio as he prepared to leave Manchester City after a decade of service when their Champions League campaign concluded.

After City’s elimination by Lyon on Saturday night, Silva was officially free to sign for a new club and Lazio appeared to be in pole position to secure his signature.

Lazio are reportedly furious with David Silva after he decided to sign for Real Sociedad instead

But it was announced on Monday night that Silva had instead opted to return to LaLiga and signed a two-year contract with Sociedad.

That has angered Lazio according to Sky Sport Italia, via Football Italia.

It is claimed Silva didn’t tell the Italian side that he was going to reject their offer and they only discovered he had moved elsewhere when Sociedad announced it. Lazio are said to be ‘furious’ at the snub.

A move to Lazio appeared to be all wrapped up with Silva reportedly set to earn €4m (£3.6m) per season, as well has having access to a private jet and other luxurious perks. 

Even star striker Ciro Immobile was convinced the Spaniard was coming to the Stadio Olimpico, saying last week: ‘Great player and great experience, we are waiting for him with open arms.

Silva had been heavily linked with a move to Lazio as he prepared to leave Manchester City

Silva had been heavily linked with a move to Lazio as he prepared to leave Manchester City

The move comes as a blow to Lazio, with Simone Inzaghi desperate to sign the midfielder

The move comes as a blow to Lazio, with Simone Inzaghi desperate to sign the midfielder

Silva won 14 trophies with the Manchester club, including four Premier League titles

Silva won 14 trophies with the Manchester club, including four Premier League titles

‘I can’t wait for him to arrive, before Lazio players we are Lazio fans.’ 

But the dazzling playmaker has opted to move back to Spain, where he has not played since his time at Valencia 10 years ago. 

Silva will come in as a replacement for former Sociedad attacker Martin Odegaard, who has now returned to parent club Real Madrid after a successful loan spell.  

Silva spent a decade at the Etihad Stadium, making over 400 appearances for the Premier League side, winning 14 trophies in the blue half of Manchester. 

City also announced on Monday that Silva will be receiving a statue outside the Etihad Stadium for his decade of service at the club.   

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