Former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has revealed how close he came to joining Barcelona before ultimately sealing a career-defining switch to the Etihad Stadium. The Spanish icon explained that Valencia blocked an approach from the Catalan giants in 2008 prior to financial difficulties forcing his eventual sale to England.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca believes off-field financial allegations have brought the entire club closer together. The Italian coach welcomed the revival of the iconic 1980s inflatable banana craze ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
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