Zapata to Villarreal done?

by Error Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:18 pm

Valencia based newspaper El Periódico Mediterráneo and Skysports are reporting that the deal is done.

Cristian Zapata has shunned Liverpool's interest and agreed a deal with Villarreal.

Liverpool made a move for the Udinese central defender last month, but Villarreal were always at the head of the queue which also included Bayern Munich.

And now, after talks with his agent, Villarreal have come to agreement with the Colombian.

The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year deal and will officially put pen to paper after the Copa America.

"They were the first club to show an interest in him," his agent Jerome Barbadillo said when asked why he opted for Villarreal.

"He is very happy, but is now focused on the Copa America - but he is aware of everything."

The deal is understood to be worth €7milllion and they are also reported to have offered them one of Jozy Altidore or Marco Ruben.

Can someone explain why Udinese is so eager to sell their best players after they managed to get CL spot? scratch

by Mr Nick09 Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:22 pm

Yup, Villarreal have been tracking him under radar all summer long, fantastic signing. im glad Smile

they can use canales, gago and a CF now

by VanDeezNuts Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:28 pm

that is huge for villareal. much needed. we need a villareal fan on these boards.

by adnyana179 Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:34 pm

Oh yes, a great signing for the yellow sub at 7M. Quite the versatile defender, but I thought he might have stayed with Udinese.

Are those Canales talks still ongoing? I've not read anything new for a little while.