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Emanuel Villa to Derby

01 January 2008 - 16:33

Derby are set to complete the signing of Argentinian striker Emanuel Villa for £2 million. Derby County hope to sign Villa later this week after he has passed a medical. The UAG Tecos striker grabbed 10 goals in 28 games this season.

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<B>Villa looking forward to Premiership</B>

"We can say everything is almost sorted out. I understand we only have to fly there," he told Mexican sports website www.mediotiempo.com.



"We are going to England on Wednesday.



"It's a dream come true. I wanted to play in Europe and now I have the opportunity and there is nowhere better than the Premier League.



"My experience in Mexican football has been positive and I hope I can go on progressing, as I now have an important challenge ahead of me."



<B>Jewell: no hitches</B>

"This is a deal we have almost completed. The player will be flying in later this week for a medical," Jewell told the club's official website.



"Barring any hitches he will sign for us."

Written by majicka