David Silva Backs Foden To Fill His Boots At Man City

By Joshua Walters

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has rallied support behind Phil Foden to be his successor when he leave the club.

Silva announced he will depart the side after the 2019/20 season as it will be his 10th and final spell with the Premier League champions and the Spaniard insists the right man to fill the void is Phil Foden.

The former Valencia player’s announcement comes hot on the heels of Vincent Kompany’s exit to his boyhood club Anderlecht.

Having been present at a launch against domestic violence, the 33-year-old told reporters;

“I’m sure he’s going to be a fantastic player. He’s a very nice man and he will be a good replacement for me.

“Apart from his natural skills, he’s a very competitive person. He always wants to win and that makes a very good footballer.

“When you’re young, you always ask people with experience. I’ve given him lots of advice, like how to move on the pitch. He’s taken the information in and he’s getting better day by day.

“He reminds me of myself when I was young, especially how he is as a person. He’s very quiet but always there, competing. He hates losing.

“The best advice I can give him is always stay calm, whatever happens in football, the highs and lows, always keep calm.”

The 19-year-old left-footed midfielder in his two seasons with Manchester City under Pep Guardiola has recorded 38 appearances for the senior side.

Having impressed with the side, Foden has been regarded as a future star for the Citizens making Silva see him as the best option to fill his boots.