Gerard Moreno extends Villarreal contract until 2027


Gerard Moreno extends Villarreal contract until 2027

Villarreal have announced that the veteran striker Gerard Moreno has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until the end of 2027. The Spaniard has agreed on a new contract with the current Europa League champions.

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After his return from international service at Euro 2020, the Yellow Submarine have been negotiating on a new contract for the Spanish international. By dedicating the future of Moreno to the Estadio de la Ceramica, the Yellow Submarine have made a clear statement of purpose.

Moreno’s last contract was set to end in 2023, and there have been talks that he might be pursued by one of Spain’s major clubs in the following months. He had been linked with a move to one of LaLiga’s giants, but he has pledged his long-term loyalty to Spanish club.

How has Gerard Moreno fared for the Yellow Submarine

Gerard Moreno gives Villarreal the lead
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Villarreal won their first major championship in 2020/21, courtesy of a final penalty shootout victory over Manchester United. Moreno was a crucial player for Unai Emery‘s side in their Europa League final triumph over Manchester United, where he scored the first goal before scoring in the penalty shootout.

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Moreno has made 184 appearances for Villarreal since joining the Spanish club in 2010 and has scored 81 goals. Last season, he netted 30 goals in 46 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, making him the team’s Europa League‘s top scorer. He was also added to the Spain national team’s squad for the recently concluded Euro 2020 owing to his exceptional club performances.

Moreno is now one goal away from being Villarreal’s all-time leading scorer. He now shares this distinction with Giuseppe Rossi, who has 82 goals to his name.

With Moreno now in the club until 2027, Villarreal can prove to be a dangerous side and would be among the top contenders to clinch major championship titles.

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