David Villa becomes New York FC's 'first ever player' after signing 3-year deal

New York City FC have announced the signing of Spain international David Villa on a 3-year deal.
The newly-formed Major League Soccer club, who are jointly owned by Manchester City and the New York Yankees, confirmed on their Twitter account that the 32-year-old was their first-ever player.
The club tweeted: 'Welcome to New York City: David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) officially signs as #NYCFC's first ever player. #VillatoNYCFC.'

A billboard announcing David Villa's signing looks over Time Square in New York

David Villa makes the move to America after helping Atletico Madrid win their first Primera Division title since 1996 last season and also reach the Champions League final, where they lost to Real Madrid.
Prior to joining Atletico in the summer of 2013,David Villa, Spain's record goalscorer spent three hugely successful seasons at FC Barcelona while he has also represented Valencia, Real Zaragoza and Sporting Gijon.
David Villa, who has never before played his club football outside of Spain, said during an interview posted on the Atletico website on Sunday June 01,2014 that he was embarking on a new challenge after receiving 'an irresistible opportunity', although he did not specify what it was or where.
However, there was widespread speculation that David Villa was headed to New York City and that move was confirmed on Monday June 02,2014