Overview
- Vila confirmed there are offers and “advanced conversations” for Villa and signaled the forward is expected to leave, noting the transfer window has not yet opened.
- The next club remains undisclosed, with River Plate heavily reported as a suitor even as TyC Sports relayed a denial and other coverage said no formal River offer has been made.
- Vila declined to name interested teams, citing confidentiality and the need for discretion to complete negotiations.
- Villa posted an emotional message on Instagram from Colombia thanking Independiente Rivadavia, which was widely read as a farewell while he awaits a decision on his future.
- The 29-year-old revived his career in Mendoza with 60 matches, 10 goals and 16 assists, drew praise from coach Alfredo Berti as a “top” player, and helped win the Copa Argentina.