'Irresistible' offer set to take striker Villa to MLS


Atletico Madrid's David Villa celebrates after winning the Spanish first division title following their soccer match against Barcelona at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona May 17, 2014. REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain striker David Villa has announced he will leave La Liga champions Atletico Madrid after being made an "irresistible" offer thought to be from MLS side New York City FC.

The 32-year-old was spotted in Manchester's Bridgewater Hospital on Saturday, where he was said to be undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Manchester City's U.S. franchise.

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