The powers that be at Villarreal are already drawing up their battle plan for life after their midfield staple Dani Parejo. GoalZaza can exclusively r...
The powers that be at Villarreal are already drawing up their battle plan for life after their midfield staple Dani Parejo. GoalZaza can exclusively report that the Yellow Submarine are actively scouring the Spanish top flight for a worthy successor to the 37 year old veteran, whose current contract runs out at the conclusion of this season. Parejo, a man who has given a good account of himself in the twilight of his career, is widely expected to bring the curtain down on an impressive stint at La Ceramica. The lion's share of his influence in the middle of the park will be sorely missed, but the club's technical bench is not leaving anything to chance. They have identified a direct replacement plying his trade elsewhere in La Liga, a player they believe can shoulder the creative burden. At the end of the day, the Nigerian factor cannot be ignored in these calculations. With Super Eagles stars like Victor Boniface and Ademola Lookman lighting up European football, one must wonder if Villarreal. �s scouting network might cast a wider net towards the Africa Cup of Nations contingent. For now, however, the focus remains strictly on a domestic solution. The coming weeks will reveal whether the club can secure their target before the summer transfer window officially opens. Here in Lagos, fans gathered at popular viewing centres in Surulere and Ikeja are already buzzing with theories. A loud debate erupted between two uncles over a plate of roasted plantain as they argued that Villarreal would be foolish not to approach someone like Boniface, even though he is a striker, simply because his direct running would terrorise any Spanish defence. Other patrons simply shook their heads, muttering that they should stick to what they know, a proper Spanish midifelder who understands the rhythm of the game.
