Atletico Madrid signing David Villa wants to be coach Diego Simeone's No9.

Villa has scored 282 career goals for Sporting Gijon, Real Zaragoza, Valencia and Barcelona, with his 91-cap adventure with Spain yielding 56 goals to date.

"I have to talk to the coach (Diego Simeone) about playing in a number nine role, where Falcao played," Villa said.

"But I am simply at his disposal and will play wherever he wants. (Falcao) was loved here but hopefully I can make sure his absence isn't felt."

Briefly touching on his reasons for leaving Barcelona after three successful seasons, he added: "I left Barca because I wasn't playing, not because the World Cup was on the horizon.

"I love this game and I wanted to play it."