Rio Mavuba is delighted with his move to Villarreal.

"Today I have begun a new stage in my career and I am very happy to have come to Villarreal, which is a very ambitious club and with important objectives," said the former Bordeaux midfielder.

"I want to help the club return to the Champions League.

"Robert Pires has told me good things about the club. It's a new league for me and I want to help Villarreal win trophies."