Published 11:11 IST, June 8th 2020

David Silva offered a highly lucrative deal in Qatar as summer exit edges closer

Man City captain David Silva has been offered a lucrative deal by a Qatar based club that might see him move to the Middle East in the summer.

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Manchester City captain David Silva has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal by a Qatar based club that might see him move to Middle East in summer. midfielder’s contract with Man City runs until June and he could soon make a decision on his next possible destination.

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David Silva Qatar offer: Clubs from Spain, USA show interest 

Doha-based club Al-Duhail have reportedly spoken to representatives of David Silva on ir erness to sign Spaniard this summer. player has already been linked with a move to Spain and USA, with Al Duhail being latest club to join fray. decision by Al Duhail to offer a lucrative deal to David Silva has strategic implications as well.

David Silva Qatar offer: Aim to raise league profile

Reports suggest that re is a desire in Qatar to raise profile and standard of domestic football league citing fact that 2022 World Cup will be hosted in country. This January, Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic joined Al Duhail on a free transfer from Juventus, with club w looking to rope in Man City legend.

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David Silva Qatar offer: Spaniard's career summary

David Silva has been one of pillars of Man City’s domestic success in past decade. Spaniard played a major role in Man City’s first Premier League title in 2011-12. This was furr followed by three Premier League titles later. He has also won two FA Cups, apart from five League Cups during his ten-season stay at Etihad.

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David Silva Qatar offer: Phil Foden to replace 34-year-old

David Silva will be hoping to add ar FA Cup title to his trophy haul in August before he departs. Meanwhile, Man City manr Pep Guardiola confirmed that Phil Foden will step up in absence of Silva. Guardiola claimed in an interview that Foden was a talented player, but asserted that re were certain things that he needs to work on.

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Premier League return

As Premier League games resume from June 17, Liverpool will finally end ir three-decade-long wait for a league title. Reds are placed first on table with 82 points, followed by defending Premier League champions Man City, who have bagged 67 points in all. Liverpool are two victories away from clinching ir first-ever Premier League title. 

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11:11 IST, June 8th 2020