Edinson Cavani is in talks to join Villarreal on a free transfer… as the ex-Manchester United forward plots his next move after departing Old Trafford last month
- Edinson Cavani is currently a free agent after leaving Manchester United
- The 35-year-old is looking for his next club ahead of the new season starting
- He is in talks with Villarreal over a potential move to the Spanish club
Former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is in talks to join LaLiga side Villarreal.
The 35-year-old ended his two-year stay at Old Trafford last month when his contract expired, and he is now looking for a new club.
Cavani has played for some of the biggest teams in Europe, including United, PSG and Napoli, but he is yet to try his luck in Spain.
Edinson Cavani is looking for a new club after being released by Manchester United
Cavani fell behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the pecking order at Old Trafford last term
However, that could be about to change as he has been in contact with Villarreal, who made the semi-finals of the Champions League and finished seventh in Spain’s top-flight last term under manager Unai Emery.
The Uruguayan had a miserable final season at United, featuring in just 15 league matches, and scoring only twice.
He found himself behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the pecking order, while his fitness was also a major concern in the second half of the campaign.
Cavani could be set to join former Arsenal manager Unai Emery at Villarreal
He remains a classy operator, though, having scored 200 goals in his seven years at PSG, while he also netted over 100 goals for Napoli.
With the World Cup just four months away, Cavani will want to be playing regularly in the build-up to what could be his final major tournament for his country.
The forward may feel that he can get consistent game time at Villarreal, and he would not be the first experienced former Premier League player to join the club if he completes his move.
Villarreal recently signed ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina after he was released by Lazio, and they could be set to take advantage of the free agent market once again by landing Cavani.
