Villa moving to Mexico

Last updated : 30 June 2009 By Foreign reporter
villaDerby County have agreed a fee for the transfer of Argentinian striker Emanuel (Tito) Villa.

The 27 year-old will move to Cruz Azul in Mexico. He is over there at present and will undergo a medical today (Tuesday 20th June). If that is OK he will sign for the club who start their season at the end of July.

Villa has played football in Mexico before and is pleased to be returning to the South American football scene. He has struggled to hold down a first team spot with the Rams despite having scored nine goals in 25 starts for Derby. He has also appeared in another 28 games for the Rams...

Emanuel Villa (Derby) Information
Date of birth
Wednesday, 24th February 1982
Height
5.11
Place of birth
Casilda, Argentina
Weight
12.6
Nationality
Argentina
Position
Forward
Comments
 
Squad No.
 
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
Debut Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds
 
12 Jan 2008 25 (28) 9 4 0
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App. Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds
 
12 Aug 2008 15 (21) 6 2 0
12 Jan 2008 10 (7) 3 2 0
Appearances 25 (+ 28 as sub); Goals 9; Yellow cards 4; Red cards 0