Barcelona agree deal for David Villa with Atletico Madrid

Barcelona have confirmed that they have accepted Atletico Madrid’s bid for their striker David Villa.

The deal will be completed after Villa undergoes a medical with the former Europa Cup holders and agrees personal terms. The Spain international will then move to the Vicente Calderon for an initial £4.4 million, with £2.6m to be paid if Villa remains an Atletico player during the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. Barca will also retain 50% from any future move involving the 31-year-old.

Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspurs, were favourites to land the former Valencia man, but it now appears Atletico has stolen a march on Andre Villas-Boas side, as they seek to replace Radamel Falcao, who they sold to Monaco in May.

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