Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott believes the most fitting send-off for David Silva would be a Champions League triumph.
Mesmeric midfielder Silva waves farewell to the Premier League today against relegated Norwich, in his final match after a decade of brilliance at the Etihad.
But Lescott, who played with the Spain star for four years at City, reckons the blow will be softened if Silva lifts the Champions League in Lisbon next month.
He said: “The only thing left now is that hopefully the club wins the Champions League and he is the guy to lift that trophy at the end of his tenure. That would be a remarkable conclusion.
“Personally, I'd like another five years of David Silva – but he is not the sort of person who you can change his mind. He feels the time is right for a new challenge.
“I don't know where that will be but I'm excited to know because I will definitely go there and watch.
“He has earned the right to make the decision off his own back.
“If David wanted to sign a new three-year contract the club would do that – but he has earned the right to leave on his terms."
