MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Spain’s
all-time leading goal scorer David Villa will play a 10-match guest
stint in the A-League with the rebranded Melbourne City.
Villa left Spanish league champions Atletico Madrid and will play in
New York City’s inaugural MLS campaign beginning in March next year.
To build match fitness, Villa will be loaned to sister club Melbourne
City, which changed its name from Melbourne Heart after being bought by
English Premier League champion Manchester City this year.
Villa, a member of Spain’s World...
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Melbourne City star David Villa is the A-League's greatest ever import but more young imports needed
Already making his presence felt: David Villa. Photo: Getty Images
We are blessed to have David Villa in our midst. The greatest import the Australian game has ever seen.
The
City Football Group, which has turned Melbourne Heart into Melbourne
City, got the first return on its investment when it drew its best crowd
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