The 31-year-old says he is looking forward to helping his new club continue to grow following his summer move from Barcelona Atletico Madrid new-boy David Villa says he is eager to help the capital club continue winning titles. The Rojiblancos have enjoyed a wave of success under coach Diego Simeone, securing the 2012 Europa League crown and the 2013 Copa del Rey. Villa, who is set to seal ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis has given his seal of approval to the club signing David Villa from Barcelona. Diego Simeone's side have captured the striker, who is Spain's all-time top goalscorer, for 2.1million euros (£1.8million), a fee which will rise to 5.1million euros (£4.4million) if he sees out a three-year contract. And Luis believes the 31-year-old will take no ti...Full Story »

In financial terms, David Villa can be considered Barça's second worst signing in recent history. Having joined from Valencia for €40 million three years ago, now he has been packed off to Atlético for just €5.1 million, representing a loss of €34.9 million. The only player Barça has taken a bigger hit on was Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was recruited in 2009 in a de...Full Story »

David Villa will be Atlético de Madrid's next star striker; a position which traditionally involves delivering impressive results and carries a great deal of responsibility. Fernando Torres: 'El Niño' stole Atlético hearts during one of the team's most difficult times - its Second Division hell. At 19 years old, 'El Niño' was already the Atleti captain. He scored 89 goals ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid reached an agreement to sign Spain striker David Villa from Spanish champions Barcelona on Monday, in what could be one of the bargain deals of the closed season. The 31-year-old, Spain's all-time leading scorer, will move for a fee of up to 5.1 million euros ($6.55 million) with Barca reserving 50 percent of the rights over any future transfer. Atletico will pay 2.1 million eu...Full Story »

For David Villa, the end of the Confederations Cup brings the pressing business of deciding - and announcing - his future plans. The former Valencia man knows that his opportunities at Barcelona are going to be limited and that the club is happy to offload him as it pursues new faces. In other words, the door is open for him to leave. And he isn't short of suitors. Tottenham is currently at the...Full Story »

• Villas-Boas targets 31-year-old to lead Spurs' attack• Spaniard has only 12 months of current contract remaining Tottenham Hotspur continue to explore the possibility of signing David Villa from Barcelona to lead their forward line, with further talks expected to take place between the club's new technical director, Franco Baldini, and the Spain international's representatives f...Full Story »

David Villa took a look at current events inside Spain's national team. The striker stated that it is "great for Spain to have so many forwards. Del Bosque also has an enviable dilemma in other areas of the pitch. We all want to do well and make it tough for the coach to pick his starting XI." "23 important players have made the trip. We have to help the coach, who makes tough decisions to im...Full Story »

David Villa's agent has hinted that the Barcelona striker would consider a move to Fiorentina this summer. Reports continue to suggest the former Valencia forward will leave Camp Nou following the €57 million (£48.6m) arrival of Brazil superstar Neymar. Spain's all-time record goalscorer Villa has consequently been linked with a host of clubs around Europe, including Premier Leagu...Full Story »

David Villa is to leave Barcelona this summer, although it will not be an easy deal to seal. The footballer knows he does not feature in Vilanova's plans for next season. He has not played much this year and Neymar's arrival limits his options even further, but the Spanish player has no intention of losing out financially in the move. When Barcelona signed him, it was for four seasons, until 20...Full Story »