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21.05.2010 10:44

Villa passes his medical

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David Villa has passed his medical at FC Barcelona on Friday morning and will now put pen-to-paper on his new contract at Camp Nou.

The striker’s first day as a Blaugrana player began early as he arrived at Hospital de Barcelona at 7.30am to undergo the first part of his physical examination which included a blood test. Even at that early hour there were fans that wanted a photo with Villa and his autograph, which he duly gave with a smile before spending three hours with doctors.

Testing time

Villa then headed to Camp Nou to have the second part of his medical with the Barça doctors and he was put through a rigorous test of his physical strength. After arriving at the stadium at 11am, the former Valencia goalscorer was preparing himself to be presented to the media and then the supporters later in the day.

Ready to play

FC Barcelona doctor Ricard Pruna outlined what Villa had been through in his medical as he spoke to Barça TV and www.fcbarcelona.cat. “He first went to Hospital de Barcelona for tests that included blood analysis and was put through a series of things like X-rays and scans,” he said. “Afterwards the club’s medical team tested his physique with a number of tests also. All these tests have only confirmed that he is ready to come to Barça and ready to play in the forthcoming World Cup Finals.”