Villa plans international exit after World Cup

Villa, who this week agreed a move to New York City after helping Atletico Madrid win La Liga, has netted 56 goals in 95 games for the current world and European champions and was top scorer in his last two major tournaments.

The 32-year-old forward missed the 2012 European Championships due to injury, but found the net five times at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and on four occasions at Euro 2008. 

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1