“I’m really happy, lively, content, and eager. I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and keen to enjoy football again from within.”

It has been over three months since David Villa underwent surgery for a fracture of his left tibia. At an event hosted by the Association of Spanish Footballers, the Spain international and FC Barcelona striker said he was working hard on his recovery and is optimistic he will be back in action sooner than expected.

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