Valencia have sold star striker David Villa to Valencia, according to Spanish media reports late on Tuesday.
Valencia's David Villa celebrates after he scores a penalty against Deportivo La Coruna during their La Liga match at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia.
Photograph by: HEINO KALIS
Credit: REUTERS
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The transfer fee agreed between the two clubs is around 45 million euros (55.48 million dollars), money which cash-strapped Valencia need in order to improve their dire financial situation.
Villa, 28, will sign a four-year contract with the Spanish champions after undergoing medical checks on Friday morning, then will be presented to the media as a Barca player on Friday evening.
Villa — who almost joined Real Madrid a year ago — was keen to resolve his future before going to South Africa to play for Spain the World Cup.
According to press reports, Barca’s next transfer target is Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.