José Mari joins Villarreal
Wednesday, July 16, 2003
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Villarreal CF have agreed a deal with AC Milan to sign striker José Mari and take Fabricio Coloccini on loan.
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Permanent move
José Mari will become a Villarreal player, although the transfer fee involved and the striker's personal terms have not as yet been disclosed. Coloccini, 21, joins for the 2003/04 campaign.
Atlético experience
Both players were on loan at Club Atlético de Madrid last season. Villarreal coach Benito Floro hopes to link José Mari, 24, in attack with his other new signing, the Brazilian Sonny Anderson.