Real Sociedad’s David Silva tests positive for COVID-19
Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva has tested positive for COVID-19, his new club Real Sociedad said on Monday.
He is not displaying any symptoms and is self-isolating, the La Liga club said.
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The 34-year-old Spaniard, who joined Sociedad on a free transfer earlier this month, returned a positive test after arriving in San Sebastian.
Former Spain international Silva left City at the end of last season after a decade of service in which he won four Premier League titles. Silva made a total of 436 appearances for City across all competitions and scored 77 goals.