Veteran goalkeeper Pepe Reina signs for Villarreal
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Former Liverpool goalkeeper set to make Villarreal comeback after 17 years away
Reina spent the last two seasons at Lazio, where he made 54 appearances across all competitions. The 39-year-old left the Serie A club following the expiry of his contract, and is now targeting a return to his former employers Villarreal, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. Reina left The Yellow Submarine in 2005 to link-up with then-European Champions Liverpool, where he went on to make 396 appearances across all competitions. The Spaniard helped the Reds to FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Super Cup triumphs, and also reached the Champions League final in 2007. During his time at Anfield, Reina also won three successive Premier League Golden Gloves in 2006, 2007 and 2008. After leaving the club, the goalkeeper then enjoyed an impressive run at Napoli which saw him lift the 2013/14 Coppa Italia. Spells in AC Milan and Aston Villa followed before the keeper once again settled at Lazio. Reina featured in less than half of all the league games last season and is expected to be replaced at the club by Luis Maximiano, who Lazio hope to sign from Granada. The article Former Liverpool goalkeeper set to make Villarreal comeback after 17 years away appeared first on Planetsport.com.
Ex-Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina closes in on Villarreal transfer return aged 39 after ripping up Lazio contract
PEPE REINA is reportedly set to make a sensational return to Villarreal, 17 years after leaving the club to join Liverpool. The 39-year-old joined Lazio on a free transfer from AC Milan in 2020 and quickly established himself as the club's first choice goalkeeper. 1 Reina is set to join VillarrealCredit: Getty However, because he was limited to 17 appearances last season he has now decided to move on. Lazio have agreed to terminate Reina's contract, meaning he is now available on a free transfer. And according to Spanish outlet AS, Villarreal will offer the Spaniard a new deal. Unai Emery believes he will be able to challenge first choice keeper Geronimo Rulli for a regular spot in the squad. Reina made 147 appearances during his first three-year stint with the Yellows. He joined the club from Barcelona in 2002 before making the decisive move to Liverpool three years later. Rafa Benitez - who was Liverpool manager at the time - regarded him as the best keeper in Spain when he arrived at Anfield. And Reina lived up to those claims when he won the Premier League's golden glove award at the end of his first season in England. SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY The goalkeeper has also represented Bayern Munich and Napoli.
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