Former Manchester City goalkeeper, Shay Given has said that David Silva has proven himself one of the greatest foreign players in Premier League history.
The former English goalie hails the impact of the midfielder in the City squad.
Silva arrived from Valencia in 2010 for £25 million ($31m).
He's expected to be a free agent in the summer. Although, there are suggestions that he wants a move back to Spain to be with his family.
Silva at Manchester City lifted four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League Cups with City.
"The players used to call him 'Merlin the wizard'," Given told Goal. "What a brilliant player! What a career he has had!
"And he is a fantastic guy off the pitch. He is a perfect professional but he likes a laugh.
"We have had great foreign imports in the Premier League but he has to be up there amongst the best because he has been brilliant.
"Because of trophies he has won for Man City and Spain, he will go down as one of the greats, for sure.
"He is never flustered in possession and he always seems to have time on the ball. When you are watching the TV, you are thinking, 'Why is no one getting close and tackling him?'
"But he just has that natural ability of finding space and picking the right pass before anyone can get near him. That’s intelligence; a football brain. It's something you are born with.
"He has worked extremely hard as well but I just think he is such a naturally gifted player."
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