Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva, aged 40, comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin (also reported as Supreme Sha Tin). Multiple outlets say the move follows more than three years after he ended his playing career.

Sources agree that Silva previously played for Manchester City between 2010 and 2020, winning four Premier League titles, and spent his later playing career with Real Sociedad. Several reports connect the retirement to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained while playing for Real Sociedad in 2023, after which he took time away from the game. The Athletic and Soccer News also report that Silva signs a short-term deal, though the exact length is not consistently specified across outlets.

While coverage focuses on the surprise nature of his return, outlets broadly align on the core details: Silva is returning to competitive football, he is joining Sha Tin in Hong Kong, and his comeback is after a serious knee injury and a period out of the sport.