Ben Brereton Diaz Joins Spanish La Liga Side Villarreal After Blackburn Rovers Contract Ends
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz has joined Spanish La Liga side Villarreal after his contract ended with the Championship club. The 24-year-old joined Blackburn in January 2019 from Nottingham Forest after a loan spell at Ewood Park. The Chile international scored 47 goals in 177 Rovers appearances and joins Villarreal on a four-year deal.
Career at Blackburn Rovers
Brereton Diaz spent two years at Blackburn Rovers, making 43 league appearances last season and scoring nine goals. Despite his impressive performances, the club missed out on the play-offs. He was an integral part of the team and his departure will be a big loss for the club.
Chile National Team
Having switched allegiance to Chile after coming through England’s youth set-up, Brereton Diaz unexpectedly spearheaded the South American nation’s 2021 Copa America campaign. Chile narrowly lost to Brazil at the quarter-final stage and in all, Brereton Diaz has scored seven goals in 20 caps.
Move to Villarreal
The 24-year-old has now joined Spanish La Liga side Villarreal on a four-year deal. Villarreal are currently sixth in the league table and are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of next season. Brereton Diaz will be hoping to make an impact and help the club achieve their goals.
Conclusion
Ben Brereton Diaz has had an impressive career so far and his move to Villarreal is a great opportunity for him to continue his development as a player. He has already made an impact in the Championship and with Chile and will be looking to do the same in La Liga. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.