"Liverpool" and "Bayern" dominate Zapata chose "Villarreal" club © EuroFootball.com

Defender Cristian Zapata will move to the club for about 7 million euros.

Currently playing in the Copa America tournament, the footballer was also of interest to Liverpool and Bayern Munich, but decided to accept an offer from Spain.

24-year-old Zapata will sign a five-year contract after the championship.

"It was the first team to show interest," - said the defender's agent Jerome Barbadillo. - "Cristian is very happy, but remains focused on the Copa America tournament."

According to the deal, Udinese will also receive Jozy Altidore or Marco Ruben.