Aston Villa has bolstered their defensive lineup with the successful acquisition of Spanish center-back Pau Torres from Villarreal.
The signing, reportedly worth £31.5 million, marks a significant move by the club to fortify their defence. This reunion between Torres and Villa manager Unai Emery, who previously coached him at Villarreal from 2020 to 2023, is expected to bring positive results.
Torres, who began his football journey in Villarreal’s youth academy in 2003, has a strong connection to the club.
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He played a crucial role in Villarreal’s impressive fifth-place finish in La Liga last season, contributing 12 goals and making 173 appearances for his childhood team. Additionally, Torres has showcased his skills on the international stage, earning 23 caps for Spain.
Making his debut for Villarreal in 2016, Torres became the first player from his small Valencian town to represent the club in 13 years.
Since then, he has become an integral part of the squad, notably contributing to Villarreal’s victory in the 2021 Europa League under the guidance of Emery. Notably, Torres even scored a goal during the penalty shootout in the final against Manchester United.
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Aston Villa, who secured a seventh-place finish in the Premier League last season, granting them qualification for the Europa Conference League, will undoubtedly benefit from Torres’ defensive prowess.
With Unai Emery at the helm, the club aims to build on their progress and continue their ascent in English football. The signing of Pau Torres adds a strong defensive presence to their squad, increasing their chances of success in the upcoming season.
