The Spain striker joined his Ché and Villarreal international
team-mates on the balcony of the Valencia town hall to celebrate
their part in Spain's European Championships victory.
Amid chants of 'Villa don't go' the striker explained that he did
not want to leave, despite all the interest in him from some of
Europe's major clubs.
"I am very grateful and I am very happy here. I hope to stay here.
The president should be thanked for wanting to keep the best
playres and to make a great team," he explained.
"I have always felt wanted by the fans and I have several years
left on my contract and want to see them out."
Club president, Agustín Morera, reiterated that Valencia were
prepared to whatever they could to fend off the interested parties
after hearing the fans plead for Villa not to be sold.
"I heard it perfectly. We had offers last year, we have had more
this year and we continue to receive them. Our plan is to keep him
and we will try and do this," he added.
Raúl Albiol has been honoured for his part in Spain's victory after
having a street named after him by the Villamarchante council, the
town where he was born.