Villa ´happy´ to remain at Valencia

Spanish international striker David Villa, a long-time target of both Real Madrid and Barcelona, said on Tuesday he was happy to stay at Valencia.

“I was told that I must leave Valencia for the good of the club, then they changed their minds,” he said.

“My situation depends on the decision of the club. They have decided that I am to stay and I am happy about the goals I have for the start of this season,” he was quoted as saying on the club’s website.

Valencia planned to sell top several players, including Villa, to help solve its financial difficulties.

The 27-year-old, the top scorer at Euro 2008, was ready to sign for Real Madrid, but Valencia asked for more money as other clubs, including Barcelona, expressed interest.