Unai Emery believes he orchestrated a remarkable feat by persuading Pau Torres to join Villa, asserting that the defender possesses the caliber to compete among Europe’s top clubs. Torres, who reunited with Emery in a £31 million transfer from Villarreal last summer, has left a lasting impression with his swift adaptation to the Premier League, surprising even the manager himself. Emery’s influence proved pivotal in securing Torres’ signature, especially with Bayern Munich also vying for his services.
Yesterday, Emery elaborated on how the talented center-back had rejected offers from the Premier League’s top six clubs in the past to stay loyal to Villarreal, particularly during their Champions League campaigns.
“Villa’s head coach praises Torres’ high level but sees room for improvement: ‘He’s the caliber of player Barcelona and Real Madrid would desire.'”
“Torres turned down offers from Premier League top six clubs, as well as teams in Italy and Germany, opting to stay in Spain. Emery admits he’s always coveted him, confident in his potential for further improvement.”
“Emery highlights Torres’ Premier League challenge: enhancing weaknesses. Yet, the defender swiftly adapts to Villa’s setup and the league, showcasing immense potential.”
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“He knows me and I know him. When he was in Spain, the next natural progression for him was to tackle the Premier League or aim for the top clubs in Spain.
“He chose to join us here, and it’s significant that I was here to discuss it with him.”
Villa skipper John McGinn has lauded Torres as being “ahead of the game mentally” compared to other players.
According to Emery, Torres’ biggest hurdle has been adapting to the physicality of the Premier League. Saturday’s clash against Nottingham Forest, featuring striker Taiwo Awoniyi, will present his latest challenge.”
“Every team possesses a striker with formidable qualities, as we’ll see tomorrow when Torres faces Awoniyi,” remarked Emery.
“He’s steadily learning through each experience, and every match is crucial for his development. Each game presents a fresh challenge for him to overcome.”
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