David Silva will join Manchester City in two weeks' time after the Premier League club confirmed they have agreed a deal with Valencia - ending any lingering interest Chelsea had in signing the highly-rated Spaniard.
The 24-year-old, who has been a reported target for several English sides all summer, will sign a five-year contract at Eastlands once the World Cup is over.
Silva is due to fly to Manchester following the conclusion of the tournament in South Africa, and his signing will be confirmed after he completes a medical and puts pen to paper on the agreed deal.
'I would like to thank Valencia as a club and all of their loyal fans, and my team-mates there and staff,' said Silva, who is currently preparing for Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Paraguay this weekend.
'I have enjoyed six years at Valencia, they discovered me as a footballer and they will always be a special club for me.
'But the time is right for me to seek a new challenge, and I am thrilled about playing in England with Manchester City.
'I believe the Premier League is one of the best competitions in the world and I want to bring success to City and win trophies for them.'
City manager Roberto Mancini described Silva as 'one of the best midfielders in Europe' and said he is 'so pleased' to have signed the playmaker for an undisclosed fee ahead of next season.
'I think he can make a big, big impact for Manchester City,' explained the Italian, who is already talking up his side's chances of challenging for the domestic league title.
'In signing David, we are showing the world that we are bringing the best players here and that we hope to compete to win the Premier League.
'When players see what is happening at Manchester City and the ambition they are attracted to what we are building and want to be a part of it.'
The 24-year-old, who has been a reported target for several English sides all summer, will sign a five-year contract at Eastlands once the World Cup is over.
Silva is due to fly to Manchester following the conclusion of the tournament in South Africa, and his signing will be confirmed after he completes a medical and puts pen to paper on the agreed deal.
'I would like to thank Valencia as a club and all of their loyal fans, and my team-mates there and staff,' said Silva, who is currently preparing for Spain's World Cup quarter-final against Paraguay this weekend.
'I have enjoyed six years at Valencia, they discovered me as a footballer and they will always be a special club for me.
'But the time is right for me to seek a new challenge, and I am thrilled about playing in England with Manchester City.
'I believe the Premier League is one of the best competitions in the world and I want to bring success to City and win trophies for them.'
City manager Roberto Mancini described Silva as 'one of the best midfielders in Europe' and said he is 'so pleased' to have signed the playmaker for an undisclosed fee ahead of next season.
'I think he can make a big, big impact for Manchester City,' explained the Italian, who is already talking up his side's chances of challenging for the domestic league title.
'In signing David, we are showing the world that we are bringing the best players here and that we hope to compete to win the Premier League.
'When players see what is happening at Manchester City and the ambition they are attracted to what we are building and want to be a part of it.'
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