Edinson Cavani Set to Join Top La Liga Club After Leaving Manchester United This Summer

Edinson Cavani Set to Join Top La Liga Club After Leaving Manchester United This Summer

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Villarreal appears to have positioned themselves well to lure former Manchester United forward, Edinson Cavani to the La Liga
  • Cavani is in search of a new club after leaving the Red Devils this summer following the expiration of his contract
  • Villareal are desperate to add an experienced striker to their ranks and Unai Emery is keen on bringing in the Uruguayan forward

Edinson Cavani could be lured to move to the Spanish La Liga when the 2022/23 football season kicks off as Villareal has indicated an interest in signing the Uruguayan forward.

Villareal coach, Unai Emery is keen on bringing the 35-year-old forward to the Estadio de la Ceramica next season as he has previously worked with Cavani while in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.

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Edinson Cavani scored just 10 goals for Manchester United in all competitions before leaving the Red Devils this summer. Photo by Jacques Feeney
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The Yellow Submarines must however first offload current striker, Paco Alcacer before they can attempt to sign Cavani who is now a free agent after leaving Manchester United Caught Offside reports.

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The Uruguayan forward left the English Premier League giants after his contract with the Red Devils expired following a disastrous second season with the club.

Edinson Cavani managed just 10 goals for Manchester United in all competitions for the Red Devils and was largely unused last season as he was down the pecking order of strikers behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Alexis Sanchez turns down an offer from Villareal

Meanwhile, Villareal suffered a huge blow in their attempt to sign a marquee striker this summer transfer window after being turned down by Alexis Sanchez Sempre Inter reports.

The Inter Milan forward said no to a formal offer from the Yellow Submarines as he does not want to see a reduction in his wages.

Sanchez has been very picky with his destination as the former Arsenal and Manchester United forward has also had offers from Sevilla, Marseille, and Galatasaray.

Edinson Cavani reveals his biggest regret

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Edinson Cavani has expressed his gratitude to the Manchester United supporters who he says showed him lots of respect from his first day at Old Trafford.

The 35-year-old had an underwhelming campaign in the 2021/2022 season scoring just 2 goals for the Red Devils in an injury-blighted season.

Cavani says not being able to score enough goals in his second season with the Red Devils is one of his biggest regrets at Old Trafford.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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