David Villa has confirmed that he will retire at the end of
Japan’s J-League season next month. He is Spain’s all-time top goalscorer.
In his entire 19-year playing career, he has won the 2010 World
Cup and the 2008 European Championship with his home country Spain. He has also
won two La Liga titles and the Champions League with the Spanish giants
Bacelona.
He currently plays for Vissel Kobe, he also spent four seasons
in the United States with New York City.
Business wise, he will become an investor in Queensboro FC, a
new franchise based in the New York district of Queens that will play in the
second tier of US football.
In a
statement on social media, he wrote: “After 19 years as a professional, I have
decided to retire from playing football at the end of this season.
“Thank you to all the teams, coaches and team-mates that have
allowed me to enjoy this dream career.
“Thank you to
my family, that has always been there to support me through good and hard
times. It is my objective to put the cherry on top by winning the Emperor’s Cup
with Vissel Kobe on January 1st.
“From then
on, I will continue to enjoy football through all the projects that we’re currently
developing with DV7 group. Thank you for all the love.”
David Villa
scored scored a total number of 59 goals
for Spain national team and so far featured in three World Cups.
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