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Leaves Villarreal Gaspar has left Villarreal after 15 years at the club, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Gaspar has played for no other club in his career but following a season in which he made just seven starts in 12 league appearances, it's time to move on. He may still have plenty left in the tank at age-31 and with a Europa League triumph to his name from 2021, he could still be plenty motivated too.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season finale Gaspar made a block and three clearances in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Barcelona. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Gaspar kept two clean sheets in 12 La Liga appearances (seven starts this campaign, but the 31-year-old's playing time dropped significantly with the arrival of Serge Aurier and especially the emergence of Juan Foyth at right back.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in win Gaspar took one shot on target, made one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and one clearance and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Gaspar had a quiet outing and couldn't do much during their home win, but was part of the unit that kept the clean sheet. The right-back also received his second yellow card of the season in the proccess. He will now face a tougher matchup at Betis on Feb 6.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fallen out of favor Gaspar has only made four appearances (one start) before the international break.

Impact Gaspar has fallen entirely out of favor, and is not even an option at this point. He has one start and three short substitute appearances, barring injury he will not be playing much if at all. This is a swift fall for Gaspar, who made 21 league starts in 20/21 and 22 in 19/20.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City set to target Atletico Madrid defender Godin

Manchester City have identified Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin as the man who can help alleviate their pre-season malaise.

Manchester City set to target Atletico Madrid defender Godin