La Liga - Villa signs new Valencia deal

Eurosport - Wed, 27 Aug 21:18:00 2008

Spain striker David Villa has agreed an improved contract with Valencia which ties him to the club until 2014.

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The 26-year-old, who was top scorer for the victorious Spain side at Euro 2008 with four goals, ended days of speculation over his future after an approach from Real Madrid.

"I have always worked with my agent to stay here and I was proud other clubs wanted to sign me," Villa said.

"Valencia have preferred to keep me rather than to cash in on the large amount of money that was being offered. I have to thank them for everything they have done for me and for the effort they have made."

Valencia president Vicente Soriano said there had been an offer from the Spanish champions for around 40 million euros, but said his aim was to build a competitive team and that they had rejected the offer.

The decision represented a second setback in one day for Real who also saw Villa's international team-mate Santi Cazorla agree to extend his contract with Villarreal to 2014, after enquiries from them about his availability.

Real Madrid had made late moves for Villa and Cazorla as they seek a possible replacement for Brazil forward Robinho, who has stated his desire to take up an offer from Chelsea.

Reuters

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  1. Good to see that even though top clubs wanted villa he­ decided to stay and show some loyalty in football. goes­ to show bigger clubs dont always get what they want and­ its great that yet again this summer real madrid fail­ to get the player they wanted.

    From Jermaine, on Thu 28 Aug 7:19AM

  2. The man is class. He's happy where he is, and he­ deserves all the credit for that. Daveeed Villa rules­ life not his agent. All power to him.

    From Dave, on Wed 27 Aug 10:27PM

  3. Fair play Villa!!! good to see some loyalty, which is a­ rare thing in the modern game!

    From richard.crossley, on Wed 27 Aug 8:22PM

  4. He's stupid not go towards big clubs

    From George, on Wed 27 Aug 7:54PM

  5. david villa shud of gone arsenal i hate arsenals­ maneger hes gay lol but i support aresenal

    From MASHUK, on Wed 27 Aug 6:39PM

  6. @#$% you men davidddddddddd villa

    From toto, on Wed 27 Aug 4:22PM

  7. wonder if david thinks he is worth £40m? i suppose if­ cronaldo is worth 70 then hey, i would still say 37­ isnt that enough, what is it coming blah blah

    From anonymous ochoa lover, on Wed 27 Aug 10:39AM
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