Marcos Senna is back in training with Villarreal.
The Spain midfielder missed the Confederations Cup due to injury and hopes to be ready for the start of the new season.
On the arrival of former Internacional striker Nilmar, Senna said: "He's one of the best in Brazil and when he was signed I was very pleased."
He added: "What I want to do now is be injury-free and help Villarreal achieve history this season."