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Villa hints at Los Che departure
Valencia striker David Villa has revealed for the first time that he may be on his way out of the Mestalla at the end of the current campaign.
The diminutive Spanish striker has lost faith in Los Che's ability to challenge the top clubs in La Liga and he believes a move away would be beneficial for his career.
Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with Villa, while Tottenham are believed to be the latest club to have shown a strong interest and the player admits he would be willing to discuss a transfer.
Villa told Goal: "I have always listened when there have been offers and I am still determined to do what is best for my career, but of course with the consent of the club as I have a contract.
"I have to think about my future and that is what I am going to do. I will listen to anything, like I always have."
Valencia's struggle on the trophy front this season has affected Villa's form, with the former Real Zaragoza hitman managing to find the net on just eight occasions.
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Villa to go up for auction
by Ben Blackmore, 17 March 2008
David Villa has alerted a host of Premier League clubs by revealing he will consider leaving Valencia at the end of the season.
The Spain international has been made to endure a harrowing season at El Mestalla, with club stalwarts Santiago Canizares, David Albelda and Miguel Angulo tossed to the scrap-heap – prompting legal action in the case of Albelda.
Valencia are also nowhere near qualifying for next season’s Champions League, a stage that is made for a man who has scored on his past five visits to Barcelona’s Camp Nou.
Chelsea have been long-term admirers of Villa while Liverpool have often been linked with forming the Spanish dream partnership with Fernando Torres, and now it appears a mega-money auction could kick off after Euro 2008.
"At the moment, I am focused on Valencia and then the European Championships,” stated Villa.
“But when the season ends I will think about my future and listen to all offers.
"I have always decided to do the best thing for me, in consensus with the club because I have a contract."
Villa has netted just eight league goals this season, but he has a record of 48 in 92 league appearances in his Valencia career.
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