Guardiola confirmed that Silva will return to Etihad Stadium for a farewell match once fans are allowed back into the stadium as the Spaniard had announced prior to the season that this year will be his last with the Premier League giants.

"He is coming back for the farewell game in front of all the fans because he is an incredible legend. They could name a street, a pitch, a statue (after him) -- this is not my business," Guardiola told reporters via videoconference as per Daily Mail.

"David is maybe the best in small spaces, moving between lines, I've never seen anyone like him. He came back from lockdown in incredible form and rhythm. If he decides to play on, he can play anywhere - no doubt.

"The young players have learned by David's example. He is someone who doesn't talk much but he leads by example. He's a huge competitor," the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager added.