Manchester City midfielder David Silva has hailed teammate Kevin De Bruyne backing him to lead the league defending champions to more glory in the future.
After nine years at the club, Silva is set to leave City at the end of the current campaign. His name will surely be etched in Man City’s history having been part of the team during the most successful part of their history.
City boasts of a young quality side. Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling, Zinchenko, Benjamin Mendy, Leroy Sane, John Stones, Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus are some of the young players in the team. As Silva heads out, he believes De Bryune will fit into his shoes and play a key role in the team’s current and future success.
“Kevin is a fantastic player and we are lucky to have him. He’ll be one of the players to make a big step forward in the future because he’s one of the most experienced in a young squad. As time goes by your time arrives. Last season we missed him a lot, but he’s going to be great for us,” he said.
Under compatriot Pep Guardiola, Silva has played in a more central role unlike previously where he was mainly used as a winger and the 33-year us enjoying his new role.
“Under Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini I used to play on the wing and I’m currently playing in the midfield. The manager has decided to put me in that position. He did well doing that and I feel my skills shine more in there. Currently, I am in touch with the ball more often, in the build-up in attacking positions. That puts my game in the spotlight,” he stated.