Nilmar returns to Europe to join Villarreal

Spanish side Villarreal are about to sign Brazilian Nilmar of Internacional, according to club chairman Fernando Roig.

Villarreal are willing to pay 10 million Euros for the 25-year-old, which would set a new club transfer fee record.

“He is a real world class player,” Roig explained. “Next week, he will sign a contract for five seasons.”

Nilmar gained European experience playing for Olympique Lyon in the 2004-05 season, after which he returned to his home country to represent Corinthians and Internacional respectively.