David Villa is delighted that Valencia have turned down
offers for him and is determined to repay their faith by helping
the club move forward.
The 25-year-old striker was the subject of interest from Chelsea
and Liverpool earlier in the summer and was reported to be in talks
over a new contract.
Now he has performed a U-turn and wants to stay at Mestalla after
the club proved how much they want him.
"It is flattering that there is interest and offers from other
clubs," Villa said from the club's pre-season training camp in
Holland. "But it is more flattering that the club has turned down
those offers and showed that they really want me.
"I enjoy playing here and my only aim is to stay and help the team
improve.
"Everyone here wants to make things better and the best way for
that to happen is to keep the players we have."
Valencia have splashed out on reinforcing their squad since the end
of the season and brought in players such as Javier Arizmendi,
Alexis, Juan Mata and Stephen Sunday.
"This year we have strengthened by bringing in players that last
year could not play due to the number of signings," Villa
continued. "Competition for places is good for everyone.
"If somebody comes in and does well then that is great, but we have
signed young players who are hungry and have great quality and
desire too.
"Now we all have to help them settle in and adapt as quickly as
possible."