Luis Suarez's move from Barcelona to Atletico compared to David Villa's transfer in 2013

Reports covering Barcelona transfer news have linked forward Luis Suarez with a move away from club all summer. striker was earlier thought to be joining Juventus. However, latest Barcelona transfer news suggests that player will w move to LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid. However, Suarez to Atletico Madrid deal is far from being completed, with several publications covering LaLiga news, mentioning that Barcelona’s board is reluctant to go ahead with same. However, in light of Suarez to Atletico Madrid links, many fans online have compared transfer to David Villa’s move in 2013.

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David Villa had made same move in 2013

One of greatest strikers to ever play for Barcelona, David Villa moved to Atletico Madrid in 2013. After scoring 48 goals and registering 24 assists in just 119 appearances for Barcelona, Spanish forward made move to Atletico Madrid in a cut-price deal of €5.1 million. forward had a hugely successful time at club, continuing his scoring steak as he tched up 15 goals and five assists in less than 50 appearances for club. 

tably, David Villa also scored against his former club Barcelona in 2013 Supercopa de España on his debut with a brilliant right-foot volley. striker also contributed to Atletico Madrid’s first league title since 1996, with club pipping David Villa’s former club to title by just three points.

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Fans compare Suarez to Atletico Madrid move to David Villa transfer

With Barcelona transfer news linking Luis Suarez with a similar move to Atletico Madrid, many fans have made comparisons between two transfers. Taking to Twitter to discuss Luis Suarez transfer, many Barcelona fans suggested that if completed, Suarez to Atletico Madrid deal will turn out in a similar way as David Villa’s transfer. Many fans warned that Luis Suarez still has it in him to score important goals and transfer will strengn ir LaLiga rivals.

Several fans also tweeted that y wouldn’t be surprised if Luis Suarez transfer comes back to give Barcelona a problem, predicting that Uruguayan will score lots of goals for Atletico Madrid.

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Luis Suarez transfer update

Recent reports providing updates on Luis Suarez transfer situation revealed that Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu has blocked striker’s move to Atletico Madrid. With striker having already agreed to personal terms with club, it is w being reported that Barcelona are asking for a transfer fee for 33-year-old striker. However, reliable journalist Fabrizio Roma, while discussing Luis Suarez transfer, tweeted that deal is all but done, with striker having directly spoken with Atletico Madrid manr Diego Simeone.

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