Villarreal hope for striking change
Tuesday, February 25, 2003
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Mexican international striker Antonio De Nigris has joined Primera División side Villarreal CF on loan.
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Goalscoring form
The 24-year-old had looked set to sign on Friday before a late hitch prompted another round of negotiations with Mexican team CF Monterrey, who own De Nigris's registration. He has now completed the deal, with a view to a permanent transfer at the end of the season.
'A classic forward'
Mid-table safety
Villarreal currently lie in 13th position in the league table, but have scored just 22 goals in 23 league games and face second-bottom side Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
