The Villarreal Chronicle
Market30 Aug 2027
Carlos Romero puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Villarreal, and it is not being withdrawn.
The dugout30 Aug 2027
Pau López: that is not what I was promised
“Things were said to me before I signed. I am not going to repeat them, but I remember all of them.” Villarreal have not answered, which is an answer of sorts.
Squad30 Aug 2027
Pape Guèye in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Villarreal this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Squad30 Aug 2027
A quiet fortnight at Villarreal
With 4 players away on international duty the sessions are small and the manager can actually hear himself. It is the one break in the season, and it never quite feels like one.
The dugout30 Aug 2027
When it matters, Ayoze Pérez plays
It is never announced and it is entirely visible: the biggest afternoons of the season keep containing him. A press box works this out long before anybody at the club confirms a word of it.
Squad30 Aug 2027
Iván Sánchez signs a new deal
“I never wanted to be anywhere else. There is unfinished business here.” Iván Sánchez commits to Villarreal for another 3 years.
The dugout30 Aug 2027
Arnau Tenas knocks on the manager's door
“It had gone on long enough. I would rather have it out than leave it sitting there.” Ten minutes behind a closed door at Villarreal, and both men came out saying it was fine.
Match28 Aug 2027
Villarreal share the spoils with Athletic Bilbao
A 1‑1 draw with Athletic Bilbao leaves the dressing room somewhere between relief and regret.
The dugout30 Aug 2027
Pablo Hidalgo: “We have to be better”
“It is not the end of the world and it is not good enough. Both of those are true.” The manager, after a 1‑1 draw, said the honest thing and then went to say it again inside.
In brief
- Market Carlos Romero linked with a move away
- Player ratings Ezequiel Ponce keeps on missing
- Squad Country calls for Juan Foyth