Football

So does anyone know why Victor Valdes is leaving Barcelona? Just for the money, or just for the money?

Have no idea why a successful keeper, would leave a successful club?

Also it starts a bit of a keeper merrygoround..

Also pride - Guardiola loved him because he was an excellent footballer (see his indoor fives performances) but I think Villanova has been looking for a replacement for a while now, think he wants to leave on his own terms rather than being dropped - see Ilker Casillas

The footballer tax relief in Spain is good but it will be nothing compared to what he could earn at Monaco. Also being a one club guy means he has never earned money from a transfer and given his age this could be his only chance at a big pay day. Can't blame the guy.