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David Silva returns from retirement to join Supreme Sha Tin in Hong Kong

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

David Silva returns from retirement to join Supreme Sha Tin in Hong Kong

Summary

David Silva, the former Manchester City and Spain midfielder, has announced his return from retirement to join Supreme Sha Tin, a Hong Kong football club. The 40-year-old, who was part of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning team, had retired in the summer of 2023 due to a serious knee injury. In a video posted by the club, Silva expressed his excitement about moving to Hong Kong and playing football again. Supreme Sha Tin, promoted to the Hong Kong Premier League last season, currently sits 8th in the league standings. Silva is expected to arrive in Hong Kong soon to integrate with the team and prepare for match fitness ahead of his debut.

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•Silva announces joining Supreme Sha Tin after three years of retirement.
•He previously played for Manchester City and the Spanish national team.
•Supreme Sha Tin currently ranks 8th in the Hong Kong Premier League.
•Silva will train to gain match fitness before debuting.
•He retired after a knee injury sustained in summer 2023.

Latest Updates

2:31 PMBBC Football — Former Man City player Silva comes out of retirement
1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Spain and Manchester City great David Silva comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong team

What they're saying

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HONG KONG (AP) — Former Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva has come out of retirement after three years to join Supreme Sha Tin, the Hong Kong club announced Wednesday.The 40-year-old Silva, a member of Spain's 2010 World Cup winning squad, ended his career in the summer of 2023 after sustaining a serious knee injury while in preseason training with Real Sociedad in Spain.
— Yahoo Sports