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    Madrid made late bid to sign Villa, say Valencia

    Tuesday, September 2, 2008

    VALENCIA, September 2 (Primera Liga) - Valencia president Vicente Soriano has revealed Real Madrid made a last-ditch bid to sign David Villa as transfer deadline day reached its conclusion on Monday. Villa was linked with a move to the Spanish champions throughout the summer but a deal appeared to be off when the Euro 2008 winner signed an improved contract at the Mestalla on Wednesday. However, that did not stop Madrid president Ramon Calderon from trying to sign Villa at the 11th hour. 'Th ...

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