Published: 18:26, September 1, 2020 | Updated: 18:33, June 5, 2023
Real Sociedad's Silva tests positive for COVID-19
By Reuters

In this July 26, 2020 photo, Manchester City's Spanish midfielder David Silva leaves the field on his final appearanc e for the club during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England. (DAVE THOMPSON / POOL / AFP)

Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva has tested positive for COVID-19, his new club Real Sociedad said on Monday.

The 34-year-old Spaniard, who joined Sociedad on a free transfer earlier this month, returned a positive test after arriving in San Sebastian.

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He is not displaying any symptoms and is self-isolating, the La Liga club said.

Former Spain international Silva left City at the end of last season after a decade of service in which he won four Premier League titles.