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Villarreal move for Figueroa

Spanish side Villarreal CF have signed Argentina striker Luciano Figueroa on a contract until 2010.

Replaces Anderson
Figueroa's arrival ends the Primera División side's search for a replacement for Brazilian forward Sonny Anderson, who left last month to go and play in Qatar. Villarreal chairman Fernando Roig described the 23-year-old as a "great striker" and added: "I am sure he is going to score plenty of goals for us.

Spell in England
Figueroa will be eligible to play for Villarreal in the UEFA Cup after Christmas, should they progress from the group stage next month. The Argentinian started out with CA Rosario Central and had a frustrating spell on loan in England with Birmingham City FC in the first half of 2003/04, making just one league appearance as a substitute. He subsequently played for Mexico's CDSC Cruz Azul, where he scored eleven goals last season.

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