David Villa has joined Robinho’s list of disapproving
onlookers, insisting he could never spit his dummy out like the
Brazilian reportedly did at Real Madrid.
In an increasingly sinister football world, Villa has been the
model professional this summer – ignoring the lure of Madrid to
sign a new contract at Valencia, despite their failings at club
level last season.
The 26-year-old was arguably the most sought-after property in
Europe after his goalscoring exploits at Euro 2008, yet Villa
consistently stated he would stay at Los Ches.
Robinho’s move to Manchester City has not sat well with the
Spaniard, despite the Brazlian’s explanation that he had been made
to feel unwanted by Madrid
"I would never do to Valencia what Robinho has done to Madrid,
because I'm grateful to the club for everything they have done for
me,” Villa told AS.
"I don't want to criticise Robinho because I don't know his
situation, but I wouldn't have done it.
"I was never going to force Valencia to let me go. I feel great
here, I owe so much to Valencia and it was always the club's
decision. I stayed out of the way.
"I was really happy when Valencia rejected the offer, not for
not going to Madrid, but because it was a sign of the confidence
they had in me and I felt very valued.
"They chose to keep me instead of taking the money. Valencia
valued me more.”
