Football Corner

Real Madrid, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have today all missed out on Valencia striker David Villa after he signed a new deal at the club. The Spanish international has been linked with a move to the Premier League all summer after his magnificent displays at the European Championships.

Real Madrid were believed to be very keen on signing Villa as a possible replacement to the Chelsea bound Robinho but their hopes of signing him now appear dead. The 26-year old was originally told he could leave the Mestalla this summer due to the club's current financial situation but for whatever reason nothing ever materialised.

Valencia President Vicente Soriano told the club's official website: "The best striker in Europe is staying at Valencia. "We announce that David Villa and Valencia will remain together for many years to come." "It is a very happy day for me. In the last month and a half lots of things have happened around me that I have not experienced before," said Villa.

I am kind of happy to see Villa stay loyal to Valencia although I would of loved to see him come to England. He is a magnificent goalscorer who I am sure will do the business once again for the La Liga giants this season.