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Villarreal could be closing in on a fairytale return for former goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
The former goalkeeper is still with Lazio in Serie A, with a year remaining on his contract at the age of 39.
But he has racked up 44 league appearances during his time at Lazio, seeing plenty of football after a spell with AC Milan that was devoid of minutes.
Elsewhere, Villarreal are looking for a goalkeeper this summer, with Sergio Asenjo leaving at the end of his contract.
Ideally, the Yellow Submarine want a goalkeeper who will play back-up to Geronimo Rulli but also push the Argentine.
Reina fits that mould, able to add his experience, likely willing to play a supplementary role, while also being in a position where he feels he can still play regularly in the case Rulli continues his error-ridden form.
According to Sport, the Yellows could be working on a deal to re-sign Reina, who spent three years at the club early in his career.
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The former Spain international made his name in Castellon, racking up more than 100 La Liga appearances with Villarreal, becoming a popular figure with supporters.
He won two Intertoto Cups at the club before leaving for Liverpool in 2005.
He could now be set for a fairytale return, potentially retiring at Villarreal should be complete a move this summer.
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