David Silva tests positive for COVID-19

Real Sociedad confirmed that midfielder David Silva has tested positive for Covid19 and he is currently self-isolating.

Real Sociedad said in a statement, that David Silva has tested positive in the PCR test at the Policlinica Gipuzkoa.

This is the second test that the new Real Sociedad player has taken in the last 72 hours, the first of which took place on Friday in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the result was negative.

"David Silva travelled on a regular flight to Bilbao and arrived in San Sebastian. The second test was carried out, as indicated in the protocol for returning to activity, the result being positive.

"During these first hours in San Sebastian, David Silva has not had the opportunity to go to Zubieta or greet his new colleagues. The player is already isolated and has been asymptomatic at all times. The case has been communicated to the competent health authorities," the club added.

Silva made 436 appearances for his former club Manchester City in over 10 seasons and he has been termed a club legend.

Last month, Manchester City announced an intention to honour him with a statue outside the Etihad stadium and also dedicate a training pitch with a bespoke mosaic to Silva at their City football academy.