Villarreal signs midfielder Javier Camunas

Villarreal signs midfielder Javier Camunas

Published Jul. 19, 2011 12:28 p.m. ET

Villarreal has bolstered its squad with attacking midfielder Javier Camunas after reaching a deal with fellow topflight club Osasuna.

Villarreal announced on Tuesday that Camunas will sign a three-year contract after he passes a medical exam. Spanish media reported the transfer was worth ?2.3 million ($3.3 million).

The 31-year-old Camunas said it ''will be nice to play in the Champions League'' this season. Last season, Villarreal finished the Spanish league in fourth place.

Camunas, who scored seven goals in two seasons for Osasuna. could help replace Giuseppe Rossi if the Italy striker ends up leaving the club this summer.

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