Aston Villa Sign Spain Centre-Back Pau Torres from Villarreal
Aston Villa have announced the signing of Spanish centre-back Pau Torres from Villarreal for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old defender, who was a product of the club’s youth system, played under Villa boss Unai Emery at Villarreal between 2020 and 2023.
Pau Torres: A Product of Villarreal’s Youth System
Pau Torres has been a product of Villarreal’s youth system since he was a young boy. During his time with the Spanish club, he made 173 appearances and scored 12 times. He also played a pivotal role in helping the team finish fifth in La Liga last season. In addition to his club career, Torres has also been capped 23 times for the Spanish national team.
Unai Emery Reunited with Pau Torres at Aston Villa
The signing of Pau Torres reunites him with Unai Emery, who was his manager at Villarreal. Emery is known for his ability to develop young players and he will be looking to do the same with Torres at Aston Villa. The Spaniard is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the club and will be a key part of their defence.
Aston Villa’s Manager Dean Smith Delighted with Signing
Aston Villa’s manager Dean Smith was delighted with the signing of Pau Torres and said: “We are delighted to welcome Pau to Aston Villa. He is a player I have admired for some time and I am sure he will be a great addition to our squad. He has a wealth of experience at both club and international level and I am sure he will be a great asset for us.”
Pau Torres Looking Forward to New Challenge at Aston Villa
Pau Torres was also looking forward to his new challenge at Aston Villa and said: “I am very happy to join Aston Villa. It is a great club with a fantastic history and I am looking forward to playing my part in helping the team achieve success. I am excited to work with Unai Emery again and I am sure we can achieve great things together.”
Conclusion
Aston Villa have made a great signing in Pau Torres, who has a wealth of experience both at club and international level. He is sure to be a great asset for the team and will be looking forward to working with Unai Emery again. With Torres in their defence, Aston Villa will be looking to build on their impressive fifth-place finish in La Liga last season.