La Liga - Edmilson jumps ship to Villarreal
Eurosport - Fri, 23 May 14:27:00 2008
Villarreal have signed versatile defender Edmilson on a free transfer from Barcelona.
The Brazilian has signed a two year deal at the southern club who beat Barca to second place in La Liga, and with it an automatic place in next season's champions League group stage.
Edmilson, who is primarily a centre back but can be deployed in midfield, spent four seasons at Barcelona. During that time he won two Spanish league titles and the Champions League.
The 31-year-old has also won three French titles at previous club Lyon, and was part of the Brazilian side that won the World Cup in 2002.
Newcastle United were one of several other clubs alerted to his availability when Barcelona announced they would not be offering him a new contract, but the veteran chose to remain in La Liga.
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