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Returns to Rome Villar headed back to Roma following the loan spell at Getafe.

Impact Villar was mostly a backup in his return to La Liga and finished with one assist, five tackles, and one chance in ten appearances (two starts). Getafe did not have an option to buy him, nor they pursue a permanent acquisition. He will likely to depart again, but it remains to be seen with which formula.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Villar subbed into last weekend's match against Elche in the 60th minute, and he took a shot on target in the 3-1 defeat.

Impact Villar made 10 La Liga appearances (two starts) for Getafe since joining on-loan from Roma in January, and he assisted a goal against Mallorca in April. The 24-year-old is set to return to Italy's capital club in the summer, but he will remain a backup in midfield over there as well.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist off bench against Mallorca Villar provided an assist after coming off the bench in a 1-0 win against Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Villar had a decent day for the hosts. The 24-year-old came as a substitute in the 70th minute and provided an assist for the team's only goal 12 minutes later. Other than that, Villar also made a solitary tackle.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Getafe Villar will finish the season on loan to Getafe, Roma announced.

Impact Villar was a regular last season, but he did not win over Jose Mourinho and never appeared in a Serie A this season. Moreover, Roma just signed Sergio Oliveira in the midfield. He should have a consistent role at Getafe. He posted one assist, eight chances, 44 tackles and 22 interceptions in 33 appearances (21 starts) in the previous campaign.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shakes off COVID-19 Villar announced on Instagram that he tested negative for COVID and that he will be available Saturday versus Inter.

Impact Villar has been out for a couple of weeks due to the virus. Bryan Cristante was an option right away in the same situation in the previous game, although he has a much bigger role. Villar has yet to appear in a Serie A match thus far and has featured only in Europa League.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contracts Coronavirus Villar has tested positive for COVID and has begun quarantining at home, Roma announced.

Impact Villar is vaccinated, the club announced, which might help him clear the protocol more quickly. Roma will be down two central midfielders Sunday as Bryan Cristante tested positive as well. Either Ebrima Darboe or Lorenzo Pellegrini will start next to Jordan Veretout in the midfield. The second option would open up room for a different no.10.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Fiorentina Villar (knee) was available but did not feature in Sunday's 3-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Villar has recovered from his knee sprain, but the coach made different choices in the midfield. He will try to challenge Bryan Cristante and Jordan Veretout during the course of the season. Roma will face Salernitana away Sunday.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available versus Fiorentina Villar (knee) resumed practicing with the group yesterday and could make the bench in Sunday's match against Fiorentina, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Villar sprained his left knee three in late July and is on the early end of his initial tentative timetable. He would join Bryan Cristante, Jordan Vereout and Amadou Diawara among the options in the midfield if indeed healthy enough to play. Jose Mourinho could initially rest one of the starters since Roma are playing in the European Conference League's playoffs later next week.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee sprain Villar will miss the upcoming friendlies because of a mild left-knee sprain that will cost him two-to-three weeks, Ansa reports.

Impact Villar is not dealing with a major injury, but the timetable puts him in question for the opening match on August 22nd against Fiorentina. Roma's other options for his role are Jordan Veretout, Bryan Cristante and Amadou Diawara.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes late came against Inter Villar (thigh) had one successful take-on and won one duel in 13 minutes in Wednesday's 1-3 loss to Inter.

Impact Villar returned from a thigh injury, but he did not see many minutes in his first game back. He will likely get the nod over Ebrima Darboe in Saturday's Derby with Roma. He has posted 4 tackles, 21 interceptions, six created chances and six crosses in 31 games.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Villar (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Inter.

Impact Villar is back in the squad Wednesday after missing the last week with a thigh issue. He'll likely make an appearance off the bench in place of Ebrima Darboe and if all is well, he'll start Saturday against Lazio.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury-hit Milan wins 2-0 at Verona to boost title hopes

AC Milan has boosted its title hopes by winning 2-0 at Hellas Verona in Serie A despite being without a number of key players through injury

MARCH 7, 2021 • Associated Press