David Silva's successful side business is already making him a fortune after becoming 'obsessed'

David Silva has never needed to be big or brash as a footballler – he's always allowed his quality to do the talking.

Silva might be 37 and left City in the summer of 2020 – with four Premier League winner's medals around his neck – but he's still churning out the assists for Real Sociedad in La Liga.

The Basque club have enjoyed a stellar campaign in La Liga, currently trying to wrap up Champions League qualification and Silva has signed a contract extension until June 2024.

But the Spaniard still has one eye on his long-term future, even if that means ignoring the well-trodden path into punditry or coaching. He's heading into wine-making instead.

Four years ago, Silva joined forces with winemaker Jonatan Garcia and launched his own winery called Bodega Tameran, which is based in the Canary Islands.

Garcia was recently asked about working with Silva and whether his passion for football spills over into wine (pardon the pun).

"Yes, he's a freak," said Garcia. "He is obsessive. When he does something he wants to be the best. It is the same with football."

"I discovered this world a few years ago in the usual way: you start going with slightly older colleagues, you try it, you like it, you become fond of it, you get to know".