Villa to stay in Spain

Spain and Valencia striker David Villa says he is not going to a Premier League club this summer.

The Los Che hitman, who struck 28 league goals last season, was set for a move for big club, after recent speculation linked him to a move to Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United , Barcelona and Real Madrid.

But the Euro 2008 Golden Boot winner has ruled out a move to Premier League clubs and revealed that he wants to continue playing in Spain for the next season.

“A week ago my future was clear, and now it’s not,” Villa told Cuatro.

“I’ve been through some tough moments, which are partly my own fault, but I decided to put it all aside and I’ve not thought about it in the last five days.

“When I said I had taken a decision it was true, and this decision is that next season I will play in Spain because it is the league that is best for me, I will not go abroad.”