Spain forward David Villa confirmed he is leaving Atletico Madrid for "an offer that couldn't be refused" and is expected to sign for fledgling MLS club New York City FC.
Villa did not confirm that he would be moving to the U.S. but told
Atletico fans on the club's website on Sunday that he will be joining
"an irresistible project for me and my family." He added: "It is very,
very good. It is about football and I have to accept it."
He also thanked Atletico fans and the club for the support, adding
that Atletico did not pressure him to leave and said he had the backing
of both the club's front office as well as coach Diego Simeone.
"I will be part of Atletico all my life for what they have given me this year," he said.
The transfer now appears to be in place and the Villa deal would mark
the New York club's first signing since bring officially announced as an
expansion team last year, and would constitute a considerable coup for
the team. Villa is coming off a La Liga title-winning season with
Atletico Madrid, where he scored 13 goals in 36 appearances, 32 of them
starts. He has also had successful spells with Sporting Gijon, Real
Zaragoza, Valencia, and Barcelona.
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