Villa reiterates Valencia stance

Striker has no plans to leave Mestalla

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 20th June 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Villa reiterates Valencia stance

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David Villa has expressed his desire to remain at Valencia amid growing interest in his services.

The Spain striker's electrifying form at Euro 2008, coupled with the financial difficulties currently being experienced by Los Che, appeared to suggest that he would be on his way out of Mestalla this summer.

Europe's biggest names are already queuing up with their chequebooks open hoping to secure the services of a striker widely regarded as one the best on the continent, if not the world.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea have all openly expressed their admiration of the 26-year-old and would be among the front-runners for his signature should he become available.

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With Valencia only having Uefa Cup football to offer Villa and much sought-after team-mate David Silva next season, it remains to be seen whether the club hang on to their prized assets.

However, club directors have assured supporters that financial plans are in place to ensure a summer exodus in avoided, and will be delighted to hear their star striker commit himself to the club.

"I left the club to compete in Euro 2008 and, when it ends, I hope to be going back to Valencia," Villa told radio station Radio 9.

"I never thought about leaving before Euro 2008 and I'm not thinking about it now."