Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal with Villarreal to sign Spain midfielder Rodri on a five-year contract.

The 21-year-old graduated from the Atletico academy before joining Villarreal in 2015 and last season he made 47 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, scoring once.

A statement published on Atletico's official website on Thursday said Rodri would officially return to Madrid on July 1.

Rodri made his Spain debut in March, appearing in the 1-1 friendly draw against Germany. He previously won...

Santi Cazorla is set to return to his former club Villarreal for preseason training when his Arsenal contract ends next month, a source close to the La Liga club has told ESPN FC.

Cazorla, sidelined for the past 18 months with a severe Achilles injury, is hoping to play again next year but has not been offered a new contract by the Gunners.

"Cazorla is expected to join Villarreal in preseason but it is not yet official," the source told ESPN FC.

The 33-year-old Spain international, who underwent...