Villa (36) leaves after 4.5 years of American MLS competition | Now



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David Villa leaves the US MLS competition at the end of the year. The 36-year-old Spaniard does not extend his contract with New York City FC. Bastian Schweinsteiger will remain active one more season in the United States.

Villa was NYC FC 's first overseas acquisition in June 2014. Since then, the Spanish international 98 times scored 80 goals in 124 matches. It was even called once again for the Spanish team in 2017.

"It was a great experience," Villa said on the MLS website. "It has brought me a lot as a footballer, family man and family man, I will always cherish those memories and feel like a supporter of NYC FC forever." behind his career. He quickly made known where he is pursuing his career. Presumably, he moved to Japan, where he could be reunited with his compatriots Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres.

When Villa leaves the United States, Schweinsteiger remains active for a year in the highest US competition. The German has extended his contract with Chicago Fire for one year.

"I believe in this club and I think we can become champions," said the former Bayern Munich player and Manchester United, 34 years old. Chicago Fire finished tenth in the MLS this season.

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