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Valencia Quoted David Villa At €90 Million - Mark Hughes
The Manchester City manager insists he will not pay over the odds for players...
24-Jan-2009 5:38:12 PM
It seems that Premier League money men Manchester City were keen to add Valencia forward David Villa to their ranks, with manager Mark Hughes revealing that they had made an enquiry.
However, the former Wales international has blasted Los Che for apparently slapping a price tag of €90 million on the Spanish international's head.
"We will not pay ridiculous money," Hughes is quoted as saying in the British tabloid the Daily Mail.
He continued: "If a club wants us at the table, it has to talk sensibly.
"Valencia wanted £90 million for David Villa and the fact is he isn’t worth £90 million, so no deal."
It appears that the £108 million (€113 m) or so that the Citizens were allegedly ready to pay to sign Kaka from Milan has left other clubs demanding huge fees for their stars when City come calling, much to the frustration of Hughes.
But the former Manchester United striker is keeping calm, affirming: "It is difficult to overcome the idea that there is one price for us and another for the rest but we have dropped deals before and we will again."
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However, the former Wales international has blasted Los Che for apparently slapping a price tag of €90 million on the Spanish international's head.
"We will not pay ridiculous money," Hughes is quoted as saying in the British tabloid the Daily Mail.
He continued: "If a club wants us at the table, it has to talk sensibly.
"Valencia wanted £90 million for David Villa and the fact is he isn’t worth £90 million, so no deal."
It appears that the £108 million (€113 m) or so that the Citizens were allegedly ready to pay to sign Kaka from Milan has left other clubs demanding huge fees for their stars when City come calling, much to the frustration of Hughes.
But the former Manchester United striker is keeping calm, affirming: "It is difficult to overcome the idea that there is one price for us and another for the rest but we have dropped deals before and we will again."
Ricky Brooks, Goal.com
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