World Cup winner David Villa has revealed that a reduced amount of game time prompted him make the switch from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid in 2013.
The 34-year-old, who now plays for New York City FC in MLS, enjoyed a fruitful three seasons at the Nou Camp playing alongside Lionel Messi. The Spain international scored 48 goals in 119 appearances for the Blaugrana, winning a total of eight trophies in the process.
In July 2013, however, the striker left the reigning La Liga champions to join Diego Simeone's Atleti side in a €5.1 million deal.