Villarreal win Altidore race
10 Jun 2008 - 16:50:58
Villarreal have completed a major coup by signing American starlet Jozy Altidore from New York Red Bulls.
The 18-year-old had been linked with a number of clubs across Europe, but the striker has opted to continue his development with the Yellow Submarine.
Altidore said: "The Spanish league gets a lot of respect. I like the way they play the game there. It's probably second only to the Premier League.
"Villarreal's interest grew more and more during a time when I was playing some of my better football.
"They finished second in La Liga, so it will be tough to get in right away, but it will be a good place to develop my game."
Meanwhile, Villarreal have also landed Uruguay striker Robert Flores, with the 22-year-old heading to Spain from Argentinian outfit River Plate.
