News round-up 21.08.19
Villarreal men’s first team have continued strengthening their summer with the arrival of Javi Ontiveros. The 21-year-old winger has arrived on a five-year deal from Málaga. More details here. He has also been speaking in front of the press, talking about his excitement to be finally at the club after a summer of protracted negotiations. See what he had to say here.
He isn’t the only new arrival for a Villarreal side. The women’s first team have brought in attacker Nazaret Segura from Joventut Almassora. Read about her here.
Last night also saw the Peña Pardals Grocs fan club give out their 2018/19 season awards. Santi Cazorla won best player, while Samu Chukwueze won best breakout player. Karl Toko Ekambi was also recognised for being top scorer. More on that here.
We also know now the schedule for our games against Real Valladolid, Barcelona and Real Betis in September. Details here for you to add to your diary.
Speaking of schedules, Villarreal U21s (Villarreal C) now know their kick-off time for their league opener, away to Recambios Colón this weekend has now been confirmed for Saturday at 8pm Spanish time. Read about that here.
Villarreal U23s (Villarreal B) have now also unveiled their shirt numbers for the upcoming season. Hot US youth prospect Mukwelle Akale will be wearing №10, while new signings Edu Espiau and Sofian Chakla will have №9 and №15 on the back of their shirts respectively. The full list is here.
And finally, the youth setup here in Vila-real have strengthened their ties with Director11, as the digitalisation of the academy continues. More details here.
