Villa extends New York City stay

AFP, NEW YORK: David Villa has extended his stay in Major League Soccer for at least another season after inking a deal through to the end of 2018, New York City FC announced on Wednesday.
The former Spain and Barcelona star, who joined the club in 2014 and is the reigning league Most Valuable Player, said remaining in New York was a straightforward decision.
“I'm so happy here in this city and at this club, I am fit and I can do things on the pitch - I'm not ready to go to the sidelines,” the 35-year-old striker said.
“That's why continuing here and signing this contract was a really easy decision for me.”
Villa has been one of the most successful overseas stars in the history of MLS, scoring 46 goals in 70 games for the ambitious franchise owned by the same group that runs English Premier League side Manchester City.
City head coach Patrick Vieira welcomed Villa's decision to put pen to paper.
“It's really good news for me, it's good news for the club and it's good news for David, especially when you look at the way he's been playing and the amount of goals he's scored,” Villa said.

Villa extends New York City stay

AFP, NEW YORK: David Villa has extended his stay in Major League Soccer for at least another season after inking a deal through to the end of 2018, New York City FC announced on Wednesday. The former Spain and Barcelona star, who joined the club in 2014 and is the reigning league Most Valuable Player, said remaining in New York was a straightforward decision. Im so happy here in this city and at this club, I am fit and I can do things on the pitch - Im not ready to go to the sidelines, the 35-year-old striker said. Thats why continuing here and signing this contract was a really easy decision for me. Villa has been one of the most successful overseas stars in the history of MLS, scoring 46 goals in 70 games for the ambitious franchise owned by the same group that runs English Premier League side Manchester City. City head coach Patrick Vieira welcomed Villas decision to put pen to paper. Its really good news for me, its good news for the club and its good news for David, especially when you look at the way hes been playing and the amount of goals hes scored, Villa said.