David Villa signs for Atletico Madrid

[branchie]

Why would Barca let him go?

He's still one of Spain's best forwards.

Does he truly fit their system? Just asking .....

 

[Ribble]

Why would Barca let him go?

He's still one of Spain's best forwards.

Rumours have been around since last year that he and Messi fell out.

 

[mill]

Why would Barca let him go?

He's still one of Spain's best forwards.

Messi or Vila? Messi or Villa? Messi or Villa? Messi or Villa? Messi or Villa? Such a hard choice

 

[DJS]

Does he truly fit their system? Just asking .....

I thought he played the wide left role quite well for them?

Lol and can't Messi and Villa behave like professionals? (unless Villa 'Did a Terry' on Messi and shagged his missus).

 

[JonnySpurs]

Fergie has come out this mornin and said that Villa is available but that they won't be going for him. Always loved the kid myself but get the sinking feeling that Arse will go after him.

If AVB is smart then he could get him on loan at least and he'd be perfect for us. Fingers crossed.

 

[makeveli]

just posted about villa and then found this article. maybe we could force them now.

http://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/villa-planteo-salida-tito-2298705

anyone care to translate ?

David Villa está atravesando su peor momento deportivo desde que aterrizó en el Barça: su presencia en el equipo se ha visto notablemente disminuida esta temporada, razón por la que el jugador asturiano se reunió con su entrenador, Tito Vilanova, para plantearle la posibilidad de abandonar el equipo ya en el mercado de invierno.
Fue un encuentro cordial pero sincero, en el que el delantero puso sobre la mesa la posibilidad de salir del Barça en las próximas semanas, aprovechando el interés que despierta en numerosos clubes extranjeros, especialmente de la Premier League inglesa. Villa confesó a Tito que está atravesando un mal momento anímico, que el hecho de verse con frecuencia fuera de las alineaciones titulares del Barça le ha afectado y que considera que su aportación al equipo puede ser mayor

 

[$hoguN]

Not related to us, but I thought those who live in fantasy land would like to read this:

From BBC:

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Catalan daily Sport says David Villa has asked to leave Barcelona in this transfer window with much interest from Premier League clubs.​

 

[michaelden]

I thought he played the wide left role quite well for them?

Lol and can't Messi and Villa behave like professionals? (unless Villa 'Did a Terry' on Messi and shagged his missus).

didn't Eto'o also fall out with Messi?

 

[michaelden]

Not related to us, but I thought those who live in fantasy land would like to read this:

From BBC:

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Catalan daily Sport says David Villa has asked to leave Barcelona in this transfer window with much interest from Premier League clubs.

Spurs trying to get him on a free by the sounds of it ;-)

 

[Kalim]

Spurs trying to get him on a free by the sounds of it ;-)

Sure that's not too expensive for us?
Dont even think of his wages.

 

[HappySpur]

didn't Eto'o also fall out with Messi?

I thought Eto'o fell out with management. But if true, then looks like Messi has a Messi(anic) complex. Yeah, I went there

 

[michaelden]

Sure that's not too expensive for us?
Dont even think of his wages.

I wonder what his demands would be. He's come back from serious injury. Reputation can only carry you so far

 

[The Watcher]

I thought Eto'o fell out with management. But if true, then looks like Messi has a Messi(anic) complex. Yeah, I went there

Boooooo!

 

[Tschisas]

This Quote is one week old. Forget about him, he's not going anywhere. Just the Papers trying to fill the gaps.

Vilanova: "David (Villa) won't leave. He had a serious injury. He's important for us. We missed him last season, he won't leave."

There were several Statements from Villa himself, Pique and other Players from Barcelona, wich I would post to if i wasn't to lazy for it . Same Message, different Day.

 

[Real_madyidd]

Etoo had a wage rise in his contract that essentially made him stupidly highly paid. From memory he had 20% per year increase, and had a long term contrcat, hence why they did that mental deal with him plus cash for Zlatan (deal worth something like £80 Million on the fact of it). Etoo is a cash whore, a very good cash whore.

 

[GlennHuddlestone]

This Quote is one week old. Forget about him, he's not going anywhere. Just the Papers trying to fill the gaps.


There were several Statements from Villa himself, Pique and other Players from Barcelona, wich I would post to if i wasn't to lazy for it . Same Message, different Day.

He hasn't 'fallen out' with Messi. They bickered during a couple of games over misplaced passes. Looks more like the desire to win than anger and hatred. Can't see this happening- just feel the quotes are too numerous to be spin

 

[michaelden]

Etoo had a wage rise in his contract that essentially made him stupidly highly paid. From memory he had 20% per year increase, and had a long term contrcat, hence why they did that mental deal with him plus cash for Zlatan (deal worth something like £80 Million on the fact of it). Etoo is a cash whore, a very good cash whore.

Damn! who the hell agreed that deal?! Eto'o is very, very good though... or was

 

[absolute bobbins]

Barça have apparently put a €19,500,000 price tag on David Villa who isn't getting much of a look in at the Camp Nou. Should We enter the market for him?

He's half the price of Torres, cheaper than Leandro, a World and European Cup winner and has been a prolific striker who has scored 6 goals in 14 appearances this season.
He is however 32, currently suffering from Kidney Stones and returning from a horrendous leg break in the 2011 Club World Cup...

Any thoughts?

 

[allatsea]

Barça have apparently put a €19,500,000 price tag on David Villa who isn't getting much of a look in at the Camp Nou. Should We enter the market for him?

He's half the price of Torres, cheaper than Leandro, a World and European Cup winner and has been a prolific striker who has scored 6 goals in 14 appearances this season.
He is however 32, currently suffering from Kidney Stones and returning from a horrendous leg break in the 2011 Club World Cup...

Any thoughts?

Too much money for a player of his age and particularly one who hasn't returned to his best form since his injury

 

[kcmei]

for under 10m yes